Steam has kicked off the annual Winter Sale, and with it, opened the field for players to vote for The Steam Awards 2021 and select the most appropriate games for each category.Developed by Valve, Steam is the biggest PC gaming platform. From a digital gaming library, to no extra charge for multiplayers, to features such as achievements, trading cards, and early access, Steam has pioneered and shaped the PC gaming marketplace.The Steam Awards is an entirely player-driven annual endeavor where the players nominate and award games across different sectors. Let’s take a look at how the players can vote and get free Steam Winter Sale trading cards.Steam Awards 2021: How to vote for games across different categoriesThe Steam Awards crown different titles across the Steam library, which resonates the most with a certain title. As a player-driven endeavor, the platform opened up the opportunity for players to nominate titles during the Steam Autumn Sale, and now, based upon the player’s choices, Steam has selected 5 titles for each category and opened up the opportunity for players to vote on the games during the Steam Winter Sale.Steam@SteamWhile the Steam Winter Sale is ongoing, don't forget to stop by the Steam Awards page and vote for your favorites in categories like Sit Back and Relax, Outstanding Visual Style, and Game of the Year!store.steampowered.com/steamawards11:30 AM · Dec 23, 202122627While the Steam Winter Sale is ongoing, don't forget to stop by the Steam Awards page and vote for your favorites in categories like Sit Back and Relax, Outstanding Visual Style, and Game of the Year!store.steampowered.com/steamawards https://t.co/kbVrGAlt7RWith that being said, let’s take a look at how to vote for games across different categories.Go to https://store.steampowered.com/SteamAwards and log into the steam account.Alternatively head to the store tab on Steam and click on “vote now” on the Steam Awards banner.Scroll down and go to the categories.Click on “Vote” under the appropriate game for the category.Players can change the vote to other games by clicking on “Change Vote” in an already voted category.Only one game can be voted per category, and players can change their votes anytime before January 4, 2022.Repeat the steps for all categories and select appropriate titles for each category.Steam Winter Sale 2021 Trading Cards (Image screen captured via Steam)Players will be rewarded with a Steam Winter Sale Card upon compilation, which they can use to craft a badge or sell in the marketplace.All games nominated for the Steam Awards 2021From the most anticipated 'Game of the Year' to the 'Sit Back and Relax' category, the Steam Awards select games across ten categories.The different categories and the nominated titles are as follows.Game of the YearValheimNew WorldCyberpunk 2077Resident Evil VillageForza Horizon 5VR Game of the YearSniper Elite VRCooking Simulator VRMedal of Honor: Above and BeyondI Expect You to Die 2Blair Witch VR EditionLabour of LoveDota 2TerrariaRustNo Man’s SkyApex LegendsBetter with FriendsValheimBack 4 BloodHalo InfiniteIt Takes TwoCrab GameOutstanding Visual StylePsychonauts 2Subnautica Below ZeroLittle Nightmares IIBright Memory InfiniteForza Horizon 5Most Innovative GameplayInscryptionTwelve MinutesMoncageDeathloopLoop HeroBest Game You Suck atWorld War Z AftermathNaraka BladepointNioh 2Age of Empires IVBattlefield 2042Best SoundtrackMarvel’s Guardians of the GalaxyNier ReplicantPersona 5 StrikersGuilty Gear StriveDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami ChroniclesOutstanding Story Rich GameLife is Strange: True ColorsCyberpunk 2077Resident Evil VillageDays GoneMass Effect Legendary EditionSit Back and RelaxUnpackingPotion CraftFarming Simulator 22TownscaperDorfromantikSteam@SteamAnnouncing your #SteamAwards 🧡 nominees for Game of the Year!These were the best games of the year, hands down. You spent a lot of time playing it, a lot of time thinking about it, and a lot of time talking about it... and it's almost time to vote!store.steampowered.com/steamawards/20…5:30 AM · Dec 22, 202155860Announcing your #SteamAwards 🧡 nominees for Game of the Year!These were the best games of the year, hands down. You spent a lot of time playing it, a lot of time thinking about it, and a lot of time talking about it... and it's almost time to vote!store.steampowered.com/steamawards/20… https://t.co/J7NBvol5IAPlayers will be able to vote for the Steam Awards 2021 from now until January 3, 2022 (9:00 am PST) during the annual Steam Winter Sale.