The BANQUO AWARD recognises those who have encapsulated the "spirit of Scottish Gaming." It is usually awarded at Conpulsion, Edinburgh University's role-playing games convention run by GEAS. The trophy handed to the recipient is a quaich, a Scottish shallow two-handled drinking cup.

Banquo Award Winners

  • 2025: Andy Hepworth - illustrator and artist
  • 2024: Aleksandra Brokman - TTRPG creator, author of Ennie-nominated Wise Women
  • 2023: Tanya Floaker - indie games, community activism and excellence in games design
  • 2022: David Wright - Con Director of Tabletop Scotland and for building gaming communities
  • 2021: Dave Allsop - Professional writer and illustrator, creator of SLA Industries
  • 2020: Bez Shahriari - Board and card games designer and Twitch host
  • 2019: Jon Hodgson - Creative director, games designer and illustrator
  • 2018: Hugh Hancock - Games visionary, entrepreneur and Virtual Reality gaming
  • 2017: Phil Harris - Writer and narrative designer
  • 2016: Iain Lowson - Writer and creator
  • 2015: Gregor Hutton - Indie roleplaying games designer
  • 2014: Sophia George - Computer games and the V&A's first Games-Designer-in-Residence
  • 2013: Craig Oxbrow - Community activities, playing and running roleplaying games
  • 2012: Paul Bourne - Artist and creative designer
  • 2011: Sandy Douglas - Roleplaying conventions and community
  • 2010: Sean Maguire - LARP activities
  • 2009: Malcolm Craig - Roleplaying writer and games designer
  • 2008: Janet Kerr - Roleplaying conventions and charity auctions
  • 2007: John Wilson - Roleplaying conventions and community
  • 2004: Morgan Davie - Building gaming communities
    • Last Updated: 15 April 2025