IGT Leaders Honored in 2025 Global Gaming Women Award Programs
IGT (NYSE:IGT) announced that two of its leaders have received recognition from Global Gaming Women (GGW) for their contributions to the gaming industry. Karin Bernkopf, Vice President of U.S. Gaming Marketing, Global Creative Services and Licensing, was awarded the 'Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award', while Michelle Schenk, Director of Global Communications, was named among the '10 Women Rising in Gaming'.
Bernkopf, with over 20 years of gaming marketing experience, chairs GGW's Mentorship Committee and supports initiatives like the One Up One Down mentorship program. Schenk has led successful B2B and B2C public relations campaigns, generating significant media coverage for IGT's products and people. The awards will be celebrated at special events in October 2025.
IGT (NYSE: IGT) ha annunciato che due dei suoi dirigenti hanno ricevuto riconoscimenti da Global Gaming Women (GGW) per i loro contributi all’industria del gioco. Karin Bernkopf, Vicepresidente del Marketing per il gioco negli Stati Uniti, Servizi Creativi Globali e Licensing, ha ricevuto l Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award, mentre Michelle Schenk, Direttrice delle Comunicazioni Globali, è stata inserita tra le 10 Women Rising in Gaming.
Bernkopf, con oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel marketing nel settore gaming, presiede il Comitato Mentorship di GGW e sostiene iniziative come il programma di mentoring One Up One Down. Schenk ha guidato campagne di pubbliche relazioni B2B e B2C di successo, generando una notevole copertura mediatica per i prodotti e le persone di IGT. I premi saranno celebrati in eventi speciali nell’ottobre 2025.
IGT (NYSE: IGT) anunció que dos de sus líderes han recibido reconocimiento de Global Gaming Women (GGW) por sus contribuciones a la industria del juego. Karin Bernkopf, Vicepresidenta de Marketing de Juegos en EE. UU., Servicios Creativos Globales y Licencias, recibió el Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award, mientras que Michelle Schenk, Directora de Comunicaciones Globales, fue incluida entre las 10 Women Rising in Gaming.
Bernkopf, con más de 20 años de experiencia en marketing de juegos, preside el Comité de Mentoría de GGW y apoya iniciativas como el programa de mentoría One Up One Down. Schenk ha liderado con éxito campañas de relaciones públicas B2B y B2C, generando una cobertura mediática significativa para los productos y las personas de IGT. Los premios se celebrarán en eventos especiales en octubre de 2025.
IGT (NYSE:IGT)는 두 명의 리더가 Global Gaming Women(GGW)로부터 게임 산업에 대한 공로를 인정받았다고 발표했습니다. Karin Bernkopf, 미국 게이밍 마케팅 부사장, Global Creative Services 및 Licensing 담당, 은 Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award를 수상했고, Michelle Schenk, 글로벌 커뮤니케이션 디렉터는 10 Women Rising in Gaming에 이름을 올렸습니다.
20년이 넘는 게임 마케팅 경력을 가진 Bernkopf는 GGW의 Mentorship Committee를 이끌며 One Up One Down 멘토십 프로그램과 같은 이니셔티브를 지원합니다. Schenk은 B2B 및 B2C PR 캠페인을 성공적으로 주도하여 IGT의 제품과 사람들에 대한 상당한 매체 보도를 이끌어 냈습니다. 수상은 2025년 10월의 특별 행사에서 축하될 예정입니다.
IGT (NYSE: IGT) a annoncé que deux de ses dirigeants ont reçu une reconnaissance de Global Gaming Women (GGW) pour leurs contributions à l’industrie du jeu. Karin Bernkopf, Vice-présidente du Marketing des Jeux pour les États‑Unis, Services Créatifs Globaux et Licensing, a reçu le Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award, tandis que Michelle Schenk, Directrice des Communications Globales, a été nommée parmi les 10 Women Rising in Gaming.
Bernkopf, forte de plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans le marketing du jeu, préside le Comité de Mentorat de GGW et soutient des initiatives comme le programme de mentorat One Up One Down. Schenk a mené avec succès des campagnes de relations publiques B2B et B2C, générant une couverture médiatique significative pour les produits et les collaborateurs d’IGT. Les récompenses seront célébrées lors d’événements spéciaux en octobre 2025.
IGT (NYSE: IGT) hat bekannt gegeben, dass zwei Führungskräfte von Global Gaming Women (GGW) für ihre Beiträge zur Gaming-Industrie anerkannt wurden. Karin Bernkopf, Vizepräsidentin des US-Gaming-Marketings, Global Creative Services und Licensing, erhielt die Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award, während Michelle Schenk, Direktorin Global Communications, zu den 10 Women Rising in Gaming gezählt wurde.
Bernkopf verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Gaming-Marketing, leitet den Mentorship Committee von GGW und unterstützt Initiativen wie das One Up One Down Mentoring-Programm. Schenk hat erfolgreiche B2B- und B2C-PR-Kampagnen geleitet und damit eine bedeutende Medienberichterstattung über IGT-Produkte und -Personen erzielt. Die Auszeichnungen werden im Rahmen spezieller Veranstaltungen im Oktober 2025 gefeiert.
IGT (NYSE:IGT) أعلنت أن قائمتين من قادتها تلقيا تكريماً من Global Gaming Women (GGW) لمساهماتهما في صناعة الألعاب. Karin Bernkopf، نائبة رئيس التسويق للألعاب الأمريكية، والخدمات الإبداعية العالمية والتراخيص، فازت ب Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award، بينما تم اختيار Michelle Schenk، مديرة الاتصالات العالمية، من بين 10 Women Rising in Gaming.
تمتلك Bernkopf أكثر من 20 عاماً من الخبرة في تسويق الألعاب، وتترأس لجنة التوجيه (Mentorship Committee) في GGW وتدعم مبادرات مثل برنامج التوجيه One Up One Down. قادت Schenk حملات علاقات عامة ناجحة بين الشركات B2B وB2C، مما أدى إلى تغطية إعلامية كبيرة لمنتجات IGT وموظفيها. ستُقام الجوائز خلال فعاليات خاصة في أكتوبر 2025.
IGT (NYSE: IGT)宣布，其两位领导因对游戏行业的贡献而获得 Global Gaming Women (GGW) 的表彰。Karin Bernkopf，美国游戏市场营销副总裁、全球创意服务与许可部，获得 Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award，而 Michelle Schenk，全球公关总监，被列入 10 Women Rising in Gaming 行列。
Bernkopf 拥有超过 20 年的游戏市场营销经验，担任 GGW 的导师委员会主席，并支持 One Up One Down 导师计划等倡议。Schenk 主导了成功的 B2B 与 B2C 公关活动，为 IGT 的产品与员工带来大量媒体关注。奖项预计于 2025 年 10 月在一系列特别活动中举行。
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Karin Bernkopf recognized with 'Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award'; Michelle Schenk
named one of '10 Women Rising in Gaming'
"Global Gaming Women is thrilled to honor Karin Bernkopf with the 'Patty Becker Pay it Forward Award' and recognize Michelle Schenk as one of '10 Women Rising in Gaming,'" said Lauren Bates, GGW President. "The recipients in each award program represent GGW's values and propel its vision of advancing women in the gaming industry. We look forward to celebrating all the honorees of both programs at special events in October."
"IGT congratulates Karin Bernkopf and Michelle Schenk on being recognized by Global Gaming Women for their outstanding achievements in the gaming industry," said Nick Khin, IGT CEO Gaming. "These accolades reflect Karin and Michelle's dedication and leadership at IGT, in the community, and beyond, and we celebrate their commitment to paving the way for future leaders in gaming."
With over two decades of experience in gaming marketing, Bernkopf is a seasoned leader who has been instrumental in launching many successful IGT marketing campaigns and branding initiatives. Throughout her career, Bernkopf has been passionate about mentoring and empowering others. As the Chair of GGW's Mentorship Committee, she supports initiatives such as the One Up One Down mentorship program, which fosters career growth for women in the gaming industry, and champions GGW's Lean-In Circles, which create spaces for women to connect, learn, and thrive. Before joining IGT, Bernkopf honed her marketing and brand expertise at Caesars Entertainment and Walgreens.
With experience spanning the operator and supplier sides of the gaming sector, Schenk is a proven communications leader who has led impactful B2B and B2C public relations campaigns for globally recognized brands. Her contributions have landed IGT slot games in top-tier media outlets, generating millions of impressions for the Company's people and products. Schenk is a people-first professional who leads by example and has recently increased her involvement in GGW. Prior to joining IGT, Schenk worked for Caesars Entertainment and a
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