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Car Finance Awards, 10th Anniversary

Celebrating the UK's best dealers, lenders and brokers

 

May 2025 | Manchester


2025 Categories

GETTING STARTED

Login or register for free to view the category criteria, what the judges are looking for and to start your entries;
From there you can enter as many categories you wish and can;
Edit and return to your entries as many times as you like before the final submission;

START THE SUBMISSION PROCESS

Check the 2023 categories in the list below and select the relevant categories;
If you wish to submit entries for several categories, simply come back to this page and re-start the process by selecting a new category;

GETTING STARTED

Login or register for free to view the category criteria, what the judges are looking for and to start your entries;
From there you can enter as many categories you wish and can;
Edit and return to your entries as many times as you like before the final submission;

START THE SUBMISSION PROCESS

Check the 2025 categories in the list below and select the relevant categories;
If you wish to submit entries for several categories, simply come back to this page and re-start the process by selecting a new category;

CONFIDENTIALITY

All materials will remain confidential to the judges.
Winning case studies may be used in post-event materials to promote best practice but permission will be sought from entrants before publishing.

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

An admin fee is applied for each entry submission.
A early entry fee of £188+ VAT will be applied until 13th December 2024.
A standard entry fee of £298+ VAT will be applied until the final deadline of 7th February 2025.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By entering the awards, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions as well as to our privacy notice.

WHATEVER YOU NEED, WE’RE HERE TO HELP

Whether that be support with writing your entries or suggestions on which categories are best fit for you, we’re here for you.

If you are interested in attending or sponsoring any of our events, please reach out to a member of our Commercial team by email.

 

 

 

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The winning entry will demonstrate how the broker has provided best-in-class service not just to the lenders it works with, but also the dealers and end-users it takes business from.

 

 

 

 

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The winning entry will show, quite simply, why the business in question considers itself to be the best in its peer group to work for.

 

 

 

 

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The winning entry will show how a business has moved ahead of the curve to either support or provide finance sales through the online channel.

 

 

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The winning entry will demonstrate how the bank-owned lender has outperformed its competition both commercially, and in its approach to conduct, innovation and dealer service, to be considered the leading independent car finance provider.

 

 

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The winning entry will demonstrate how the lender has provided exemplary support to both the manufacturer it provides finance for, and the dealer network it sells through, and could be considered a leading provider of manufacturer finance.

 

 

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The winning entry will demonstrate how a firm has become known as a go-to legal authority for car finance providers.

 

 

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The winning entry will demonstrate how the lender has provided exemplary support to both the manufacturer it provides finance for, and the dealer network it sells through, and could be considered a leading provider of manufacturer finance.

 

 

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The winning entry will show outstanding commercial performance, and contribution to their employer’s growth. Demonstrate commitment to customers above and beyond the call of duty whilst showing they have an excellent professional reputation among customers and colleagues.

 

 

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This category recognises brokers, dealers and lenders who excel in adapting to challenging market conditions and demonstrate innovative approaches in response to a changing regulatory landscape. The winner will be an organisation that embodies a forward-thinking, professional, and modern approach, setting a new standard in the industry.

 

 

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The winning entry will show how a lender has worked in true partnership with its dealer partners, supporting them with a competitive service and product offering.

 

 

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The winning entry will demonstrate how the lender has championed an ethical, profitable and commercially sustainable approach to offering specialist finance, offering its target demographic a fair, good-value proposition.

 

 

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The winning entry will highlight how a company’s technology offering – defined as any software, system, technology service or process innovation – has created a demonstrable commercial advantage for a car finance provider, either directly or indirectly (such as by aiding compliance).

 

 

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The winning entry will highlight how a piece of technology – defined as any software, system, technology service or process innovation – has created a demonstrable commercial advantage for a car finance provider, either directly or indirectly (such as by aiding compliance). This technology may have been developed in house, or by a third party provider.

 

 

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The winning entry will describe how the nominated person has contributed to improved business performance (including financial results, customer wins, innovation it has brought to the market, customer testimonials, examples of strong leadership, and specific achievements and initiatives of the candidates) and who has demonstrated outstanding business leadership in the last two years (with particular emphasis on the last 12 months).

 

 

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Be creative - this category has deliberately broad criteria, as we want to hear who the industry feels should receive the accolade.

 

 

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The winner of this award will need to demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

 

 

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The winner of this award will need to demonstrate an outstanding level of commitment to sustainability or launched products focussed on sustainability across the last 12 months.

 

 

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The winning entry will outline a conduct strategy that goes far beyond treating customers fairly and offers an industry-leading level of service to consumers.

 

 

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The winning entry will show how a business has created a product, technology, system, process or concept never before seen in car finance, and implemented it with demonstrable success.

 

 

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The winner of this award will need to demonstrate exceptional performance and career development and must have less than five years’ industry service.

 

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