SBC announces the list of finalists for the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026.
SBC has released the list of finalists for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards , which will take place at the MEO Arena in Lisbon on Wednesday, September 30th.
More than 400 affiliate and performance marketing professionals will attend the ceremony, where 20 awards will recognize achievements in affiliates, carrier programs, technology, marketing, content, acquisition, and industry leadership.
Hub Affiliations leads this year's list of nominees with eight nominations, followed by AFFPRO and KR3W with five each. Betandeal, Matching Visions, SlotCatalog, and Vault Network secured four nominations each.
Industry members can now vote for their preferred nominees through the Affiliate Leaders Awards website . The final results will combine public voting with confidential evaluation by an independent panel of industry judges, giving both the broader affiliate community and experienced professionals a direct role in deciding the winners on awards night.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and founder of SBC, said: “The launch of the Affiliate Leaders Summit as a standalone event reflects our long-term commitment to the affiliate and performance marketing community.
"In its second edition, the Affiliate Leaders Awards gives us the opportunity to celebrate what makes this sector so important, recognizing the leadership, innovation, and achievements of the individuals and companies that drive it."
In the main affiliate categories, Betandeal, Hub Affiliations, and KR3W are among the contenders for the Casino Affiliate of the Year award, while the current Sports Affiliate of the Year, Flashscore, returns to defend its title against names like Better Collective, Clever Advertising, and Spotlight Sports Group.
In the operator categories, the 2025 winner, bet365 Partners, is on the shortlist for Affiliate Program of the Year – Large, along with Betsson Group Affiliates, Boomerang Partners, and NOVIBET. Meanwhile, Vegas Legends will be seeking its second consecutive title for Affiliate Program of the Year – Medium/Small.
The Best Affiliate Network category features several of this year's most recognized nominees, including AFFPRO, Hub Affiliations, KR3W, and Vault Network.
In the vendor categories, RavenTrack will be vying for its second consecutive Affiliate Management Platform of the Year title, while 1spin4win returns to defend its Casino of the Year title against names like BGaming, Evolution, Evoplay, and Pragmatic Play. Additionally, AFFPRO, PartnerMatrix, SlotCatalog, and Vault Network are among the contenders for the Affiliate Technology of the Year award.
In addition, the shortlist will celebrate achievements in affiliate campaigns, traffic acquisition, content, product innovation, and individual leadership. The Affiliate Leader of the Year award will remain a secret until the ceremony, with the winner being revealed live on the night of the event.
Finally, the Rising Star of the Year category will highlight emerging companies that are making an impact in the affiliate and performance marketing sector, with BIG4PLAY, BIZZU, Cape Media, GottaGamble, KR3W, Trident Media Buying Agency, and Vault Network competing for the award.
The Affiliate Leaders Awards event, which will take place during the Affiliate Leaders Summit, will bring together the affiliate and performance marketing community for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration at the MEO Arena.
The full list of finalists for the 2026 Affiliate Leaders Awards is available on the Affiliate Leaders Awards website , where industry professionals can vote. Voting closes on Friday, August 14.
Please note: a separate ticket is required to attend the ceremony; individual tickets and tables can be reserved.
Reserve your table for the Affiliate Leaders Awards ceremony here.
