# Roblox crowns its 2026 award winners

> A brand new title swept the Roblox Innovation Awards while the platform teed up its 20th birthday party.
- Title: Roblox crowns its 2026 award winners · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: A brand new title swept the Roblox Innovation Awards while the platform teed up its 20th birthday party. Roblox hands its biggest creator honors to a…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/animal-hospital-roblox-innovation-awards-20th-anniversary-1236860184
- Author: Jennifer Maas
- Published: 2026-09-13T03:46:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: roblox, gaming, awards, game development, creator economy, entertainment, culture
## Animal Hospital sweeps
A new Roblox title called Animal Hospital walked away with several of the top prizes at the 2026 Roblox Innovation Awards.

> new title "Animal Hospital" taking home several top honors
## San Jose, Saturday night
The winners were revealed at a ceremony in San Jose on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
## Part of a bigger week
The awards capped the 12th annual Roblox Developer Conference, the platform's yearly gathering for the people who build on it.
## JParty hosted
Justin Sousa, Roblox's head of developer community and known to players as "JParty," ran the show.
## Twenty categories deep
The RIAs honor developers, artists, studios and creators across 20 separate categories, not just best game.
## 319 million votes
Players decided the results, and this year they cast 319 million votes. The audience picks the winners here, not a jury.

> This years results were calculated based on 319 million votes.
## Key takeaway

Roblox hands its biggest creator honors to a newcomer, decided by 319 million player votes.