The gaming community is currently participating in the nomination process for the 2025 Steam Awards, which has been shifted to coincide with the inaugural Black Friday Sale instead of the traditional Steam Autumn Sale. The nomination interface allows players to select from eligible games they played in 2025 and includes a list of popular and recommended games. Some users have expressed confusion over the eligibility criteria for certain categories, such as "Best Game You Suck At" and "Best Soundtrack Award." Players can write in any game released in 2025 or earlier for the "Labor of Love" category. The "Sit Back and Relax" category features titles that reflect laid-back gaming experiences. Nominations are open until December 1, and participants will earn a "Steam Awards Nomination Committee" badge. Voting on finalists will begin during the Steam Winter Sale on December 14, with winners announced on January 3.