Submissions open for brand-new Commercial Finance Awards 2024

Nominations and submissions have opened for the Commercial Finance Awards 2024, which will provide national recognition to the leading commercial finance brokers, brokerages, aggregators, business development managers (BDM), loan administrators, and other service providers in the commercial and asset finance space.

The awards program – which is being run jointly by Broker Daily and sister brands The Adviser and Accountants Daily – will culminate in a cocktail luncheon on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.

Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague and/or business by Friday, 20 September 2024 for a chance to secure this prestigious accolade.

While small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the engine room of Australia’s economy, brokers and BDMs who help provide finance to these businesses play a crucial role in ensuring that the engine operates seamlessly.

As such, the Commercial Finance Awards will celebrate the leading lights of the commercial and asset finance industry who have consistently worked in the best interests of their clients.

There are 13 individual and nine group submissions-based categories on offer for candidates to choose from this year.

Individual categories include Agricultural Finance Broker of the Year, Asset Finance Broker of the Year, Commercial Mortgages Broker of the Year, and Private Finance Broker of the Year.

Industry thought leaders and rising stars will also be rewarded for their contributions to the industry.

Group categories are available to a range of businesses including accounting practices, finance brokerages, aggregators, cash flow brokerages, and development finance brokerages.

Winners and finalists will not only gain national recognition for their achievements, but they could also elevate themselves and their businesses and distinguish themselves from their competitors when attracting and retaining clients and new talent.

For individuals, winning an accolade could underpin career and personal advancement.

How finalists are chosen

The Adviser, in conjunction with parent company Momentum Media and a panel of leading commercial finance professionals, has developed a robust awards methodology for the inaugural Commercial Finance Awards to form the backbone for assessing, analysing, and benchmarking the leading commercial finance professionals and businesses. Click here to view the methodology.

The judging criteria for award categories are both quantitative and qualitative, acknowledging growth, business development, diversity, leadership, innovation, business excellence, and contribution to Australia’s commercial finance sector.

All businesses and professionals that meet eligibility criteria from across Australia’s commercial finance industry are encouraged to participate in the awards program.

All submissions undergo a thorough audit process, checking demographic and other information against category-eligible criteria based on the information provided in the submission.

Those submissions deemed eligible against the criteria will be reviewed and assessed by a panel of Momentum Media events and editorial team members and executives (alongside industry stakeholders where required) to determine the finalists for each category.

The winners will be judged by a well-respected panel of academics, business executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators, who will provide peer-reviewed recognition of your capabilities in the Australian commercial and asset finance industry and passion for propelling it to new heights.

How to enter the awards

To enter the awards, decide which categories you are eligible to go into. Review the categories here.

Then, register your account through our secure awards platform.

Next, fill in the details of your submission/s.

Finally, when you’re happy with your submission, press save and lodge it.

Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague or business by Friday, 20 September 2024 to be in the running for the coveted awards.

The finalists will be revealed on Tuesday, 15 October 2024.

The winners will be announced at the cocktail luncheon ceremony on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney.

Click here to buy tickets and don’t miss out!

Click here for tips on how to write an effective submission and here for instructions on how to submit your entry.

For more information about the awards, click here.

This awards program is produced by Captivate Events. If you need help planning your next event, email director Jim Hall at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Adrian Suljanovic is a journalist at Broker Daily with more than two years experience reporting on all facets of the third party distribution channel.

Adrian has written for a range of business and finance titles including IFA, Investor Daily and Lawyer’s Weekly before joining the mortgages team in 2022.

He graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2021 gaining a Bachelor of Communication & Media with a major in Digital & Social Media.

E-mail Adrian at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.