Industry Awards & Recognition

The Real Winners Are Our Lottery Customers

We’re proud to have our people, products and programs recognized for excellence, but everything we do is focused on driving lottery performance. Since 1973, Scientific Games has been a steward of innovation and excellence. These awards are a reflection of our commitment to creating secure, sustainable solutions for lotteries around the world.

2024
SBC Awards North America
  • Lottery Supplier of the Year Shortlist
  • Acquisition & Retention Partner Shortlist
2024
Compliance Week Excellence in Compliance Awards
  • Compliance Program of the Year Finalist
2024
Manufacturing Leadership Awards
  • Operational Excellence Finalist
2023
Best in Biz Awards Executive of the Year
  • Pat McHugh, CEO, Scientific Games
2023
Georgia Trend Magazine 500 Most Influential Georgians
  • Pat McHugh, CEO, Scientific Games
2023
Buddy Roogow Innovation Award Best New Instant Game
  • New Mexico Lottery ORO Scratchers
2023
Heptagon Awards
  • Dara Vekasy, CRM Manager, Loyalty & Digital Interactive Programs, Scientific Games: CRM Rising Star
  • Best Mobile Campaign Shortlist
2023
Communitas Awards
  • Leadership in Ethical and Environmental Responsibility
  • Excellence In Corporate Social Responsibility: Responsible Gaming Initiative (Healthy Play™)
2023
VIXIO Global Regulatory Awards
  • Compliance Team of the Year Shortlist
2023
Major Peter O'Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Jeanna King, VP of Creative Engagement and Events, Scientific Games
2023
NASPL Powers Award
  • Jeff Shoumaker, VP of Sales, Instant Products, Scientific Games
  • Jacob Kreider, Senior Manager of Business Intelligence, Pennsylvania, Scientific Games
2023
SBC Awards North America
  • Lottery Supplier of the Year
2023
Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
  • Jennifer Welshons, Chief Marketing Officer, Scientific Games
2023
Gaming Intelligence HOT50
  • Steve Beason, President Digital & Sports, Scientific Games
2023
Technology Association of Georgia Tech Leader of the Year
  • Jessie Pack, Chief Information Officer, Scientific Games
2023
Atlanta Business Chronicle CFO Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Jim Bunitsky, retired Chief Financial Officer, Scientific Games
2023
EGR North America Awards
  • Shortlist, Lottery Supplier of the Year
2023
Georgia Trend Magazine 100 Most Influential Georgians
  • Pat McHugh, CEO, Scientific Games
2022
NASPL Powers Award
  • Jeremy Kyzer, VP Sales, Scientific Games
2022
Communitas Awards
  • Green Initiatives
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Responsible Gaming (Healthy Play™)
2022
International Gaming Awards
  • Lottery Product of the Year Finalist: SCiQ® Inlane
2022
Heptagon Awards
  • CRM Team of the Year
2022
Gaming Intelligence HOT50
  • Merv Huber, Scientific Games
  • Therese Minella, Scientific Games
2022
Gutenberg Award
  • Sustainability with Reusable and Recyclable Products (with Loto-Quebec)
2022
Georgia Trend Magazine 500 Most Influential Georgians
  • Pat McHugh, CEO, Scientific Games
2021
Women in Gaming Diversity & Wellbeing Awards
  • Best Inhouse Initiative Internal Communication – Town Halls
  • Leader of the Year Finalist: Jeanna King, Scientific Games
  • Positive Role Model of the Year Finalist: Dena Rosenzweig, Scientific Games
2021
SBC Awards North America
  • Lottery Supplier of the Year
2021
PGRI International Lottery Hall of Fame
  • John Schulz, Scientific Games
2021
NASPL Powers Awards
  • Meghan Dondero, Scientific Games
  • Blair Johnson, Scientific Games
  • Sara McWhirter, Scientific Games
2021
International Gaming Awards
  • Sustainable Business
2021
Heptagon Awards
  • CRM Executive of the Year: Merv Calvo, Scientific Games
2021
Gaming Intelligence HOT50
  • Jennifer Welshons, Scientific Games
2021
Gaming Intelligence Awards
  • Asia-Pacific Lottery Supplier of the Year
  • Europe Lottery Supplier of the Year
  • North America Lottery Supplier of the Year
2021
EGR North America Awards
  • Lottery Supplier of the Year
2021
ComPsych Health @Work Awards
  • Trailblazer
2020
Technology Association of Georgia
  • Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
2020
PGRI International Lottery Hall of Fame
  • Pat McHugh, Scientific Games
2020
NASPL Powers Awards
  • Rick Barnhill, Scientific Games
  • Lori Denton, Scientific Games
2020
Gaming Intelligence Awards
  • Supplier Innovation of the Year: SG Vision
2019
Walmart Services Division
  • Supplier of the Year for Product: PlayCentral® 54
2019
Technology Association of Georgia
  • Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in GA
2019
TAG Southeastern Software Association Impact Awards
  • “Emerging Mega Trend” finalist – Scientific Games
2019
Gaming Intelligence HOT50
  • Cameron Garrett, Scientific Games
2019
Gaming Intelligence Awards
  • Lottery Supplier of the Year
2019
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance
  • People of Manufacturing Award for Operational Excellence
2019
Georgia Governor’s Office
  • Georgia Manufacturer of the Year Nominee
2019
Forbes
  • Best Employers in Georgia