2026 Award Categories

Global Regulatory Award nominations must be submitted via our independent submission platform.

Submit your free nominations here.


Compliance and safer gambling measures are essential pillars for operators, suppliers and regulators. Navigating the ever-changing regulatory landscape is a demanding task, often undertaken by dedicated teams and individuals working under intense pressure. Yet their efforts rarely receive the recognition they deserve.

The Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) recognise excellence across various roles and disciplines within regulated markets. These awards are open to both industry newcomers and seasoned professionals.

Submitting nominations for the GRAs is fast, simple, and always free.

You can enter yourself, your team, or your company for multiple award categories.

All entries must be submitted by June 19th, the nomination deadline.

For more details and to submit your nominations, select the category you’re interested in from the list below.

AML or mlr professional of the year
Award for Commitment to Compliance by a Supplier
Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Operator
Chief Compliance Officer
Compliance Innovator of the Year
Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award
Compliance Professional of the Year
Compliance Rising Star Special Award
Compliance team of the year
Head of Regulatory Affairs or Government Relations of the Year
Legal team of the year
Marketing Compliance Team of the Year
Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling
Outstanding Contribution to Sports Betting Integrity
Outstanding Individual Contribution to Safer Gambling
Payment Service or Solution Provider of the Year
Payments Team of the Year
RegTech Provider of the Year
Regulatory Initiative of the Year
Regulatory Law Firm of the Year
Regulatory Lawyer or In-House Counsel of the Year
Responsible Gambling Service or Solution Provider of the Year
Testing Service or Solution Provider of the Year