Global Gaming women names recipients of 2025 Patty Becker Award

Summary

Global Gaming Women (GGW) has announced the six recipients of the 2025 Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award, which recognises women in the gaming industry who actively support the advancement of other women and contribute significantly to GGW initiatives.

The 2025 honourees are Karin Bernkopf (IGT), Kimberley Broad (Global Chief of Public Affairs), Jess Chambers (Penn Entertainment), Brandi Ellis (independent consultant), Samantha Huff-Schlueter (REDW) and Kimberley Malcolm (Australian Hotels Association). GGW President Lauren Bates praised the class as proven leaders who inspire the next generation and contribute time and talent to GGW.

GGW will celebrate the winners at its 15th Annual Kick Up Your Heels event on 8 October at XS Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas — the organisation’s flagship, ticketed fundraiser.

Key Points

The Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award recognises women who support the advancement of others in the gaming industry.
2025 recipients: Karin Bernkopf; Kimberley Broad; Jess Chambers; Brandi Ellis; Samantha Huff-Schlueter; Kimberley Malcolm.
Honourees include senior leaders from suppliers, operators, consulting and industry bodies across the US and Australia.
GGW President Lauren Bates highlighted the winners’ leadership, mentoring and commitment to GGW programmes.
Winners will be celebrated at GGW’s 15th Annual Kick Up Your Heels event on 8 October at XS Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas; the event is ticketed and serves as GGW’s flagship fundraiser.

Why should I read this?

Think of this as the short list of who’s making moves for women in gaming this year — quick, useful and saves you the scroll. If you follow industry leadership, diversity initiatives or GGW events, it’s a handy snapshot of key names to know and where they’ll be celebrated in October.

Source

Source: https://cdcgaming.com/global-gaming-women-names-recipients-of-2025-patty-becker-award/