AWARDS
AWARDS
NASPL Awards
The NASPL Awards recognize excellence in the North American lottery industry, celebrating outstanding creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking initiatives. These prestigious awards include the Batchy, Hickey, and Buddy Roogow Innovation Awards, which honor the most inspiring and groundbreaking work in the sector. Each year, these accolades highlight the efforts of lottery organizations that push the boundaries of marketing, technology, and customer engagement.
In addition to these long-standing honors, the NASPL Futures Award continues to shine a spotlight on sustainability-focused initiatives within the industry. This award recognizes members who are committed to environmental responsibility, showcasing innovative programs that promote sustainability in lottery operations. By incorporating green practices and forward-thinking strategies, recipients of the NASPL Futures Award set an example for the future of the lottery sector.
2025 Buddy Roogow Innovation Award Finalists!
Ahead of this year’s Annual Conference, we’re excited to share the finalists for the Buddy Roogow Innovation Award for Best New Instant Game!
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the award, named in tribute to the late Buddy Roogow. The award celebrates lotteries that bring the highest levels of creativity, strategy, and excitement to instant game development. Entries are evaluated on innovation, strategic insight, visual appeal, and sales potential – all factors that drive a game’s success.
The 2025 finalists are:
British Columbia Lottery Corp.
$25 Concert of a Lifetime
New Mexico Lottery
Zozobra Scratchers
Kentucky Lottery
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Special thanks to our
Premier and Level II Associate Member Partners