iGB Affiliate Awards 2026 Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the iGB Affiliate Awards 2026, celebrating top affiliates, programmes and SEO talent. Enter now and get industry recognition.

Nominations have opened for the 2026 edition of the iGB Affiliate Awards, widely regarded as the original and most respected celebration of the affiliates, programmes, networks, suppliers and personalities that are driving professionalism and standards within the iGaming sector.

Comprising a total of 22 categories, the James Bond-themed awards night headlines the iGB L!VE closing party which will take place Thursday 2 July.

Setting the scene ahead of what will be the 19th edition of the Awards, which are open to all companies and individuals working in the iGaming affiliate industry, Stephen Carter, Head of Affiliate Content and internal judging lead at WorldGaming said: “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 unlocked a myriad of marketing and profile-building opportunities. Wining nominations help organisations stand-out from their competitors, achieve industry recognition, improve relationships and build trust.”

He continued: “Working in partnership with the industry and based on the feedback received we have added two new categories and enhanced a further two in line with the dynamics of the sector.”

New for 2026 is Best New Programme, open to igaming affiliate programmes which have been launched since 1 January 2024 onwards.  It will recognise the startup that has gained a firm foothold and established itself as one to watch in this highly competitive sector. The new category increases the opportunities for recognition among the newer and smaller programmes which previously had to go up against scaled and long-established players in the Best Affiliate Programme category.

SEO Superstar has been launched in response to industry requests for more individual awards. The new category recognises the SEO who has most successfully enhanced the visibility of an affiliate website or websites in the igaming sector during the 2025 assessment period. It's open to SEOs working for affiliates on a freelance, consultancy or agency basis, as well as in-house experts.

The Best Employer category has been broadened to include all businesses active in the igaming affiliate sector, not just affiliates.

The Best Affiliate Manager category has been updated to comprise a hybrid format whereby the industry votes on the judge’s top-marked candidates from round 1.

The Awards countdown sees nominations close 27 March. The shortlist of finalists will be revealed 5^th May with voting opening for Best Affiliate Manager on the same day. Voting for Best Affiliate Manager and Game of the Year will close 29 May.

For more information contact : awards.support@clariongaming.com

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