Nominations Accepted for KYCPG’s Gleason Award

(October 8, 2025) – Nominations for the annual Arch L. Gleason Award for Responsible Gambling Leadership now are being accepted by the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling (KYCPG). The Gleason Award honors gambling industry executives for commitment to and leadership of responsible gambling actions in their business and with their industry.

Nomination applications can be obtained here or by sending an e-mail to KYCPG Executive Director Michael R. Stone, kmstone1951@gmail.com. Questions can be directed to Stone by e-mail or by calling 502-682-6204. Nominations may be submitted from the gambling industry, individuals (including self), and councils on problem/addicted gambling.

Previous recipients of the Gleason Award are Kate Carlson, Director of CSR and Compliance, Hoosier Lottery; Gerald W. Beasley, Director of Human Resources and Compliance, Eldorado Resort Casino, Shreveport, La.; Chip Polston, Vice President of Communications, Public Relations and Social Responsibility, Kentucky Lottery Corporation; Alice Garland, Executive Director, North Carolina Education Lottery; and Thomas Meeker, retired President and CEO, Churchill Downs, Inc.

The Gleason Award winner will be honored at the 2026 KYCPG 29th Annual Educational and Awareness Conference in Bowling Green, Ky., March 19-20, 2026. The recipient receives travel, housing and conference registration, and presents the conference keynote address.

About KYCPG

The Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to increase awareness of problem gambling, promote prevention and research, and advocate for the availability of treatment. KYCPG is supported by memberships and donations. Corporate members include Belterra Casino Resort, Churchill Downs, Inc (Churchill Downs, Ellis Park, Turfway Park, Newport Racing and Gaming, Oak Grove Racing Gaming and Hotel, Derby City Gaming, and TwinSpires); Keeneland Race Course; The Mint (formerly Kentucky Downs); The Red Mile; The Kentucky Lottery Corporation; KRM Wagering; Bally’s Evansville, Caesars Southern Indiana; Caesars Entertainment; and Fan Duel. Members of the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling Board of Directors are President and Director of Education RonSonLyn Clark, Psy.D., Owensboro; Treasurer Michael Townsend, Crestwood; Secretary Patrick Malarkey, Louisville; NCPG Representative Gerrim,y Keiffer, Owensboro;; Professional Adviser Curtis L. Barrett, Ph.D., Louisville; John Arnett, Florence; Jim Blackerby, Lexington; Dennis Boyd, Louisville; Scott Hunt, Ph.D., Richmond; Chip Polston, Louisville; and Kaleb Whiworth, Franklin.

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