USA.- June 12th 2023 www.zonadeazar.com [1] The prestigious Women in Gaming (WIG) Diversity Awards ceremony took place last Thursday at the renowned Savoy Hotel in London. Launched in 2010, these awards have firmly established themselves as the gaming industry’s most esteemed and highly regarded event dedicated to promoting diversity.
The Diversity in Gaming industry Awards aim to acknowledge and honor individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. This year’s event featured several categories, including Diverse and Inclusive Team and Positive Role Models, covering a range of diversity aspects such as LGBT representation.
Lana Thompson, Director of Clever Duck Media, expressed the importance of diversity in the gaming industry, stating, “Diversity is not just a priority; it should be an integral part of our industry’s culture. For nine years, we have been proud advocates for closing the gender gap in technology and promoting female leadership roles. We believe it is time to recognize the outstanding diversity efforts displayed by numerous organizations in our industry.”
The WIG Diversity Awards provide an excellent platform for employers to acknowledge the significance of well-being and diversity within their organizations and how these factors contribute to their overall success. The winners of the WIG Awards 2023 are as follows:
– Outstanding Contribution Award:
– Lena Nordin, Betsson Group
– Industry Pride:
– Sue Dawson, LiveScore Group
– B2B Excellence Award (Companies):
– Pragmatic Play
– B2B Excellence Award (Individuals):
– Clemence Dujardin, Myaffiliates
– Best Diverse Place To Work:
– Yolo Group
– Community Engagement:
– OpenBet Athens
– Company of the Year:
– Playtech
– D&I Wellness Initiative Award:
– Flutter Entertainment PLC
– Diversity and Inclusion:
– IGT
– Diverse and Inclusive Team of the Year:
– Light & Wonder
– Employee Network of the Year:
– Bally’s Interactive – Pride Network
– Employee of the Year (Operator):
– Andrea David, Metropolitan Gaming
– Employee of the Year (Supplier):
– Hamest Safaryan (received on behalf of), Digitain
– Employee Wellbeing Award:
– Betsson Group
– Excellence in Customer Service (Operator):
– Beatrice Pace, Casumo
– Excellence in Customer Service (Supplier):
– Elaine Newton, Playtech
– HR Champion:
– Leila Goelz (received on behalf of), Games Global
– Industry Achiever (Operator):
– Alexe Reichert, 888 Holdings
– Industry Achiever (Supplier):
– Magdalena Podhorska-Okolow, Light&Wonder
– Innovator:
– Entain Group
– Inspiration of the Year (Operator):
– Lorena Puentes (received on behalf of), Bally’s Interactive
– Inspiration of the Year (Supplier):
– Linn Lange, Quickspin
– Leader of the Year (Operators):
– Laura Craddock, Buzz Bingo
– Leader of the Year (Suppliers):
– Dr. Alexandra Krone, Gamomat
– Marketing Campaign of the Year:
– Entain – International Women’s Day
– Positive Role Model of the Year (Operator):
– Rani Wynn, LiveScore Group
– Positive Role Model of the Year (Supplier):
– Barbara Batari, Just for the Win
– Star of the Future (Operator):
– Elizabeth Crutchfield, Entain
– Star of the Future (Supplier):
– Bernie Fedigan, Pragmatic Play
– The Outstanding Mentor Award:
– Kajal Verma, Push Gaming
– Young Leader of the Year:
– Alice Timson, Realistic Games
The Women in Gaming Diversity Awards continue to highlight the remarkable efforts made by individuals and organizations in promoting diversity and inclusion within the gaming industry. Through these accolades, the industry aims to inspire further progress in creating a more diverse and inclusive gaming landscape.
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