Winners of the Better Business Awards NSW/ACT named

Mortgage and finance broking professionals from across NSW and the ACT gathered on Thursday night (9 April 2026) at the Hyatt Regency Sydney for the 13th annual Better Business Awards 2026, run by Broker Daily's sister brand The Adviser.

A total of 22 winners were announced, including the recipient of the coveted Broker of the Year and Editor’s Choice awards.

Run in partnership with principal partner National Australia Bank (NAB), the Better Business Awards program celebrates excellence in the mortgage and finance industry, showcasing professionals and businesses that have made significant contributions to Australian borrowers over the past financial year.

Hundreds of finalists across NSW and ACT battled it out for trophies across individual and group categories, with the highest-scoring individual winner being crowned the coveted Broker of the Year award in each state.

The range of winners spans brokers, brokerages, loan administrators, business development managers (BDM), large and boutique franchise and non-franchise offices, as well as industry thought leaders and mentors.

Kristie Gould of Mortgage Choice Warners Bay was awarded Broker of the Year, having also walked away with the Best Regional Broker award earlier in the night.

Kirsty McKinnon of Flair Finance was crowned Editor’s Choice.

Other individual winners included Evan Reid of Neo Finance Group as New Broker of the Year, Susan Attapallil of Macquarie Bank as Best Lender BDM (Bank), Edison Xie of AFG as Best Aggregator BDM, and more.

Some of the group winners included Focus Finance as Best Regional Office, Rethink Financing as Best Finance Brokerage (Office), and Yellow Brick Road Earlwood as Best Community Engagement Program.

Australian comedian and actress Nikki Britton performed emcee duties, providing light and laughter throughout the evening.

Broker Daily sends congratulations to all winners!

Being named a winner at the Better Business Awards program can enhance professional credibility for both individuals and businesses, with the gala ceremony also offering the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers.

The final Better Business Awards 2026 ceremony will be held next Thursday (16 April) at Crown Towers in Melbourne, following the Better Business Summit.

Click here to view the full list of winners and finalists.

For more information about the Better Business Awards, click here.

[Related: Winners crowned at Better Business Awards WA]

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