SOFTSWISS won the Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year award at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024. The award recognized their Help Brazil initiative. This recognition highlights the company’s support for Brazilian communities affected by severe flooding earlier in 2024. It also underscores SOFTSWISS’s commitment to meaningful social responsibility projects.
The SBC Awards Latinoamérica celebrates excellence in the Latin American gaming industry. It gathers leading experts to acknowledge the achievements of operators, platform providers, affiliates, and suppliers across different sectors. Judges highlighted the Help Brazil initiative’s focus on community sustainability and industry engagement. This helped SOFTSWISS’ initiative stand out from the top entries.
SOFTSWISS launched Help Brazil in May 2024 to deliver immediate relief to flood-affected areas in Rio Grande do Sul. The initiative provided food, clothing, and clean water in coordination with Movimento União BR. SOFTSWISS partnered with PWTech and remains committed to supporting sustainable recovery efforts. They have funded water purification installations in affected schools to guarantee long-term access to clean water.
SOFTSWISS Founder, Ivan Montik noted that this prestigious award affirms their commitment to making a real difference. As they expand their business in Latin America, they build lasting relationships with people and partners in this region and see themselves as part of the local communities. When action was needed, they could not remain on the sidelines. They are grateful that the Latin American industry recognized and supported their initiative and immensely thankful to everyone who joined them in this effort, both locally and internationally.
Non-Executive Director in Latin America, Rubens Barrichello helped raise awareness for the initiative. He added that he is incredibly proud of SOFTSWISS’ commitment to a sustained and compassionate approach. This recognition underscores their dedication to supporting communities in Brazil, where they focus on making a meaningful impact. Together, with such comprehensive projects, they are demonstrating how their industry can step up when it matters most.