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CALL: TOMMI - German Children's Software Award 2025
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July 2, 2025
Submissions Open for Publishers, Indie Developers, and Serious Games / Seeking a Jury of Children and Teens
The TOMMI is entering its 24th edition. Starting now, publishers and independent developers can submit digital games and educational offerings. We are also looking for a young media jury to thoroughly test and evaluate the nominated titles in approximately 50 libraries. Prior to that, an independent panel of experts—comprising educators, researchers, journalists, and education experts—will make an initial selection. The TOMMI promotes media literacy among young people and highlights their perspectives on digital content.
The awards ceremony willtake placeon Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. on the media show“TeamTimster” on KiKA.
Click here for the 2025 expert jury.
What can publishers submit in 2025?
Games for PC, consoles, apps, electronic toys, and digital educational resources, as well as websites and titles for daycare and preschool. The age rating is USK 12.
You can find the submission forms and terms and conditions here.
The deadline for entry is August 28, 2025
Call for the 2025 Children’s and Youth Jury
About 50 libraries are inviting girls and boys aged 8 to 16 who are passionate about gaming to become part of the TOMMI Children’s and Youth Jury . The testing phase will take place at these libraries starting this fall.
Publisher and partners of the award
TOMMI is published by the FEIBEL.DE Office for Children’s Media in Berlin. Partners of the award include the Biblioplay! Association, biblio}suisse, bvö, Dein Spiegel, the German Library Association (dbv), Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Familie & Co, the GAME Association, Gaming ohne Grenzen, KiKA, Kindergarten heute, Kita-Onlinekongress, and ZDF.
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About TOMMI
TOMMI.kids is the landing page for all TOMMI activities and is aimed at parents, educators, libraries, and influencers. The focus is on successfully organized events for children and teens—featuring meaningful participation, concrete media literacy training, and lots of fun. These offerings include the renowned German Children’s Software Award TOMMI, the TOMMI Digital Preschool Award for early childhood media education, and the new and informative TOMMI Magazine.
