Nominations open for July’s expanded iGB Affiliate Awards

• Nominations are now open for the 2026 iGB Affiliate Awards, set for July 2 during the iGB L!VE closing party
• The awards will feature 22 categories, including new additions for Best New Program and SEO Superstar
• Entries are open until March 27, giving affiliates, programs, and networks a chance to gain industry recognition

The iGB Affiliate Awards nominations for the 2026 edition have just launched, with participants invited to submit their bids.

The awards stand to distinguish both personalities and suppliers, affiliates, programmes, and networks, which have contributed to building a more robust and future-proof industry, elevating standards for ethics and responsibility as well as business prowess.

Nominations for IGB Affiliate Awards return with new opportunities and a smashing party

The awards will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and will also feature a James Bond-themed awards night during the iGB L!VE closing party. A total of 22 categories will be available, with participants competing across a range of carefully-selected fields and specific industry-related achievements.

Commenting on the opening of the nominations, Stephen Carter, Head of Affiliate Content and internal judging lead at WorldGaming, had this to add:

"The iGB Affiliate Awards is the premier recognition platform for businesses and people working in the igaming affiliate industry.

"Businesses that have successfully participated in the Awards tell us that the process has helped to motivate teams, enhance business relationships, and unlock a myriad of marketing and profile-building opportunities. Winning nominations helps organisations stand out from their competitors, achieve industry recognition, improve relationships, and build trust."

This year’s edition has also expanded its current format with two new categories, based on industry feedback and the need ot recognize efforts in more areas.

New and expanded programs reflect on the format’s progress

For the upcoming edition, the hosts have included the Best New Program category, which focuses on iGaming affiliate programs that have been around since January 1, 2024, and there is also the SEO Superstar category, which will distinguish the efforts of remarkable vertical professionals who have achieved remarkable results.

The awards have also extended their current categories to include important tweaks. For example, the Best Employer category now includes all businesses active in the igaming affiliate sector, not just affiliates, whereas Best Affiliate Manager has updated its voting process.

Nominations will be accepted through March 27, 2026, with all interested parties able to step forward and submit their nominations now.

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