Global Gaming Women on Thursday announced the six recipients of the 2025 Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award.
The annual awards program recognizes women in the gaming industry who support the advancement of other women in the sector and make significant contributions to GGW initiatives.
The 2025 honorees are:
- Karin Bernkopf, IGT Vice President of U.S. Gaming Marketing, Global Creative Services, Licensing and GGW Board Member
- Kimberley Broad: Global Chief of Public Affairs and GGW International Committee Member
- Jess Chambers: Penn Entertainment Vice President of Hospitality and GGW Board Member
- Brandi Ellis: Independent Gaming and Marketing Consultant and GGW Board Member
- Samantha Huff-Schlueter: REDW Senior Audit Manager and GGW Board Member and Treasurer
- Kimberley Malcolm: Australian Hotels Association General Manager Member Experience, Victoria, and GGW International Committee Member
“The 2025 class of Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award winners is comprised of proven gaming leaders who reflect the values of Global Gaming Women, inspire the next generation of women in gaming and generously contribute their time and talents to GGW and its initiatives,” Global Gaming Women President Lauren Bates said in a statement. “GGW looks forward to joining our members, sponsors, allies and community partners in celebrating these inspiring women at our 15th Annual Kick Up Your Heels event in October.”
GGW’s Kick Up Your Heels event is 5-7 p.m. Oct. 8 at XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas. The event is ticketed and serves as the organization’s flagship fundraiser each year.
