2026 Patty Becker Pay It Forward Award – Nominations Now Open
Nominations Open: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Nominations Close: Friday, July 3, 2026
This award celebrates women who have made a meaningful and lasting impact advancing the mission and values of Global Gaming Women and the advancement of women across the gaming industry. Honorees exemplify vision, innovation, and leadership, and are recognized for “paying it forward” through mentorship, sponsorship, contributions to GGW, and barrier-breaking advocacy that creates opportunity for others.
Each year, during the Kick Up Your Heels celebration, this award is proudly presented to up to six outstanding Global Gaming Women members in recognition of their contributions, dedication, and industry leadership aligned to GGW’s mission and values.
Minimum Requirements and Criteria:
To be considered for the Patty Becker Pay It Forward Award, nominees must exemplify the following qualities:
- Minimum one year of GGW membership
- Advocacy for the advancement of women in the gaming industry
- Meaningful contributions that advance women in gaming and reflect GGW’s mission and values within GGW and/or across the broader industry, including commercial, tribal, international markets, and adjacent sectors
- Game‑changing support of others through mentorship, sponsorship, knowledge‑sharing, and connection‑building that empowers women in gaming to thrive and succeed