This month, we caught up with Nikki Morgan, PR Account Manager at GameOn and Event Staffing Specialist, to discuss the importance of personal recognition in the iGaming industry. Drawing on her experience both inside and outside the sector, Nikki shares why putting yourself forward for awards isn’t about ego, but visibility, growth, and helping the industry evolve.
Let’s be honest, putting yourself forward for an award can feel a bit… cringe. No one wants to come across as boastful, especially in the iGaming B2B space where most of us are heads-down, cracking on with getting the job done. But here’s the thing: if you don’t speak up about your achievements, there’s a good chance no one else will.I get it. I really do. Before I stepped into the iGaming industry, I ran an event staffing agency. That world teaches you very quickly that if you don’t promote yourself, the opportunities just don’t come.
You have to constantly raise your hand, show what you’ve done, and remind people why you’re the right person for the job – otherwise, someone else gets it. That same principle applies here, whether you’re a product lead, a compliance expert, a marketer, or anything in between. 
There’s a difference between being arrogant and being proud of the work you’ve done. When you put yourself forward for an award, you’re not saying, “I’m the best ever” you’re saying, “This made a difference, and it deserves to be seen.”
In iGaming, a lot of brilliant work happens behind the scenes and because we’re so often focused on delivery and performance, it’s easy to forget to stop and take stock. But recognition isn’t just a feel-good moment, it’s how we mark progress, raise the bar, and highlight what good looks like.
Let’s not pretend visibility doesn’t matter. Whether you’re trying to grow your career, build stronger networks, or raise the profile of your company, awards open doors. They lead to new conversations, media coverage, and connections with people who might not have noticed you otherwise.
And here’s the bigger picture: when more of us step forward, especially those in less “loud” roles, we help the industry evolve. We start to see a more diverse range of stories, backgrounds, and definitions of success. That’s good for everyone.
There’s also something powerful about simply being seen. Maybe your nomination encourages someone in a junior role to believe they can do it too. Or someone who’s been quietly smashing targets without recognition realises they’re not alone. The ripple effect of visibility is real.
It’s easy to brush things off with “I was just doing my job.” But if your work made an impact: if it helped your company grow, your clients succeed, or your team thrive, then it’s worth shouting about. Not for the sake of a trophy, but because it tells the story of what’s possible. And that story? It matters.
A lot of people assume they’ll get tapped on the shoulder when the time’s right. But in reality, most award winners put themselves forward. And that doesn’t make the recognition any less meaningful. If anything, it shows confidence, initiative, and self-awareness – qualities we all respect.
So, if you’re sitting there thinking, “I’ve actually done some really great work this year,” don’t brush that feeling aside. Lean into it.
There’s no shame in stepping forward for recognition. In fact, there’s power in it. Whether you win or not, you’re planting a flag that says, I’m here, I’m proud of what I’ve done, and I’m ready for what’s next.
And if you’re looking to raise your profile or you’re not quite sure how to put your achievements into words, GameOn can help. We have been doing this a long time and know how to get you seen (without feeling like you’re selling your soul in the process).
