The nominations process for the most prestigious video games industry awards ceremony in the world, the MCV Industry Excellence Awards 08, is drawing to a close – so this week is your last chance to make your voice heard.

To make sure your opinion counts, email us at mcvexcellence@intentmedia.co.uk before this Friday (February 15th 2008).

MCVUK.com has the complete run-down on all the categories and awards up for grabs:

To read about the RETAIL category, which includes awards for the Best Independent Retailer, Best Specialist Games Retailer, Best Entertainment Retailer, Star Store and Best Online Retailer, click here.

To see more information about the PR & MARKETING category, which includes awards for the Best PR Team, Best Game Campaign, Best New Game Brand, Best Marketing Team and Best Trade Marketing Team, click here.

For the run-down on the PEOPLE AND INDUSTRY CATEGORY and its associated awards, including Best Sales Team, Best UK Development Team, Best Distribution Team, Best Sales Triumph and Best Games Publisher, click here.

Also, don’t forget MCV’s two SPECIAL AWARDS – the MCV Advisory Board Special Recognition Award and the Grand Prix Award. Details about those can be found here.

The 2008 MCV Industry Excellence Awards will take place on Thursday April 10th. By popular demand, they will once again be held at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London – with 17 awards up for grabs.

For tickets or sponsorship details, contact Kathryn@bhpr.co.uk

To watch video highlights of the 2007 MCV Awards, click here.