Nominations open for the 2025 Class of 10 Women Rising in Gaming

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10 July 2025 at 9:17am UTC-4

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CDC Gaming announced this week that nominations are now open for the 4^th Annual 10 Women Rising in Gaming, in partnership with Global Gaming Women, to recognize the achievements of women in the gaming industry. Nominations close on July 25.

Nominations are open through July 25 and are encouraged from all areas of the gaming industry—both digital and brick-and-mortar – including igaming platforms, online sportsbook operators, affiliate marketers, software providers, digital gaming suppliers, legal firms specializing in gaming law, and marketing agencies supporting the industry.

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“By opening nominations for this year’s class, CDC Gaming and Global Gaming Women are opening the dialogue to the industry to uplift individuals who not only embody personal development, but whose presence resonates in the workplace,” said Cory Roberts, publisher of CDC Gaming. “Each class continues to showcase the amazing talent from every corner of the gaming industry.”

To qualify for nomination to the 10 Women Rising in Gaming: Class of 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Industry experience: Nominees must have a minimum of five years of experience in the gaming industry.
Qualifying attributes: In addition to industry experience, nominees must demonstrate excellence in three of the following six categories:
1. Achievement: Demonstrates exceptional skill, talent, and accomplishment within the gaming industry. This may include significant contributions to their employer, team, or the broader community.
2. Leadership: Exhibits strong leadership qualities, such as serving as a role model, inspiring colleagues, promoting diversity and inclusion, or advocating for meaningful change within the industry.
3. Impact and contributions: Has made a meaningful and measurable impact on the gaming industry through innovation, strategic initiatives, or contributions that have advanced the field or organization.
4. Overcoming adversity: Has overcome personal or professional obstacles, showing resilience, determination, and perseverance in pursuit of excellence.
5. Community engagement: Actively involved in community or industry service, including mentoring, volunteering, charitable efforts, or advocacy for social causes that extend beyond the nominees’ professional responsibilities.
6. Longevity and consistency: Demonstrates a consistent career-long record of excellence and dedication, maintaining high performance and contributing meaningfully to the industry over time.

“At Global Gaming Women, we are continually inspired by the incredible talent and tenacity of women across the gaming industry,” says GGW Executive Vice President Pam Buckley. “10 Women Rising in Gaming is a powerful celebration of leadership, innovation, and resilience, and we are thrilled to once again partner with CDC Gaming to spotlight these remarkable achievements. Honoring these rising stars not only elevates their individual stories, it strengthens the future of our industry as a whole.”

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