GGW announces Patty Becker Pay It Forward award winners 2026

Global Gaming Women (GGW) a non-profit dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and influencing the development of women in gaming, today announced the recipients of the prestigious 2026 Patty Becker Pay It Forward Award. Representing diverse aspects of the global gaming sector, the six honorees embody Patty Becker’s legacy of generosity, mentorship, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to helping others succeed.

“GGW received a record number of nominations for this year’s Patty Becker Pay It Forward Award, demonstrating the remarkable depth of leadership, service, and commitment among women across the gaming industry,” said Siobhan Lane, president and board chair of Global Gaming Women. “As GGW commemorates its 10-year anniversary, we are especially proud to recognize the 2026 class of Patty Becker Pay It Forward Award winners and look forward to celebrating their achievements at our Kick Up Your Heels event on Sept. 30.”

Winners of the 2026 Patty Becker Pay It Forward Award include:

• Michelle Baillie: General Manager – SkyCity Hamilton
• Tracy Bradford: President, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services
• Melissa Cox: Vice President of Marketing and Customer Relations, Gaming Capital Group
• Bethan Lloyd: Partner, Wiggin LLP
• Michelle Schenk: Director of Global Communications, IGT
• Maureen Wasloski: Vice President/General Manager Margaritaville/Boomtown Bossier City, LA

GGW’s Kick Up Your Heelsis an annual ticketed event that inspires connection and conversation and helps raise funds for GGW’s mission-driven programs. This year, Kick Up Your Heels will be hosted at Intrigue at Wynn Las Vegas on Sept. 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. To sponsor Kick Up Your Heels or to purchase tickets, click here.