The Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 recognized companies and executives across affiliate marketing, performance marketing, operator programs and technology at a ceremony in Lisbon on September 30.
Sports presenter Alison Bender and former Portuguese football player Nuno Gomes co-hosted the event at MEO Arena, where they presented awards in 20 categories in front of 300 industry professionals.
“The global affiliate sector is an indispensable part of our industry, and we are incredibly proud to continue providing a ceremony dedicated to celebrating its achievements,” said Rasmus Sojmark, founder and CEO of SBC.
“It’s so much more than winning an award; it’s a physical representation of a job well done, a change made and an impact on the industry. With this year’s record-breaking number of entrants and the enthusiasm we saw in the room, it’s clear the industry feels the same,” he added.
Operators win program and campaign awards
Vegas Legends retained the Affiliate Programme of the Year (Medium / Small) title for the second consecutive year, while Novibet received Affiliate Programme of the Year (Large). Betsson Group won Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year.
In the supplier categories, RavenTrack kept its title of Affiliate Management Platform of the Year. PartnerMatrix was named Affiliate Technology of the Year, Evolution won Casino Title of the Year, and Basher Agency received Marketing Agency of the Year.
Joint winners for top leadership honor
The Affiliate Leader of the Year award went to two recipients: Brian Christopher, creator and CEO of BC Ventures, and Anastasiia Shcherbyna, CMO of Melbet.
Other individual awards went to Giannis Stavropoulos of Stoiximan, who was named Affiliate Marketing Manager of the Year, and Leon Constantinou of Entain, who received Affiliate Account / Community Manager of the Year. Anna Maria Baccaro of Hub Affiliations retained her title of Affiliate Content Manager of the Year.
Clever Advertising won two awards. The company retained Affiliate Employer of the Year and also took Affiliate Traffic Source of the Year.
Affiliate category winners
Flashscore Network was named Sports Affiliate of the Year for the second year running, and Catena Media won Casino Affiliate of the Year. Hub Affiliations received Best Affiliate Network.
The remaining affiliate awards went to Better Collective for Affiliate Product Innovation, GottaGamble for Crypto Affiliate of the Year, SlotCatalog for Affiliate-led Campaign of the Year and BIG4PLAY for Rising Star of the Year (Affiliate).
“I would also like to extend a huge thank you to our platinum sponsor, SuperPartners, as well as our esteemed panel of award judges. Their commitment and support were essential in making this celebration possible,” said Sojmark.
The full list of Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 winners is available from SBC.