2024 Lending Awards’ winners unveiled

The majestic The Monastery in Manchester set a stunning backdrop for this seventh annual gathering of lending’s most influential leaders, making for an unmissable evening of celebration. 

The room was abuzz as Yorkshire Building Society’s Andrena Saripo was crowned this year’s Outstanding Leader in the Industry, cementing her position among the sector’s elite.

365 finance dominated the evening with five prestigious awards. Among them, the company’s rising superstar Angel Kuriakose captured the coveted Rising Star award, marking her as the industry talent to watch.

Other coveted titles went to powerhouse Novuna Business Finance, which secured Alternative SME Lender of the Year, while sustainability pioneer Tandem Motor Finance clinched the Company Award for Sustainability.

In hotly contested technical categories, MPowered Mortgages claimed the Best Use of Technology award, while TransUnion UK emerged victorious as Best Credit Information Provider.

To see a full list of winners, click here.

Credit Strategy’s Commercial Director Louis Bryant masterfully steered the evening’s proceedings, while comedian Justin Moorhouse – of Phoenix Nights fame – had the audience in stitches.

The evening reached new heights of generosity, raising an incredible £1,358 for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

The unmissable event was made possible by sponsors Ohpen, COEO and headline sponsor Lenvi.

For those who missed this year’s celebrations, 2025’s ceremony promises to be unmissable as the awards continue to showcase the very best in lending innovation and excellence.