Submissions and nominations are now open for the 2026 iteration of the Commercial Finance Awards, produced with principal partner Judo Bank.
Now in its third year, the Commercial Finance Awards program is returning to recognise the leading individuals, brokerages, and aggregation groups across Australia.
Small- to medium-sized businesses are the engine room of the economy, but the brokers, BDMs, and companies providing the finance are undoubtedly the fuel that keeps the engine turning.
The Commercial Finance Awards celebrate the best of the best in business finance, from individual brokers to loan administrators, aggregators, business development managers, and service providers.
Take the first step to being recognised at a national level by submitting an entry or nominating a worthy colleague and/or business by Friday, 14 August 2026, for a chance to secure one of these prestigious accolades.
This year, there are 23 categories to choose from, including 14 individual and 9 group categories.
The individual categories include Asset Finance Broker of the Year, Commercial Mortgage Broker of the Year, Agricultural Finance Broker of the Year, and Cash Flow Finance Broker of the Year. Thought leaders and rising stars will also be rewarded for their contributions to the industry.
Group categories are also on offer to a range of businesses, including accounting practices, finance brokerages, aggregators, cash flow brokerages, and development finance brokerages. Some of the group categories include Accounting Practice of the Year, Commercial Aggregator of the Year, and Development Finance Brokerage of the Year.
By entering the Commercial Finance Awards, professionals and teams will not only gain national recognition for their achievements, but could also distinguish themselves and their organisations from competitors when attracting and retaining clients and talent.
The winners will be announced at a cocktail ceremony on Thursday, 26 November 2026, at the Hilton in Sydney.
The cocktail luncheon will bring together industry leaders to honour the achievements of the high-performing professionals and businesses in commercial and asset finance broking.
Attendees will have the rare opportunity to network with industry leaders, colleagues, and peers while celebrating industry excellence.
Finalists will be announced on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
The Commercial Finance Awards program, in conjunction with event stakeholders Accountants Daily, Accounting Times, The Adviser, Broker Daily, Momentum Media, and a panel of leading commercial finance professionals, has developed a robust awards methodology to form the backbone for assessing, analysing, and benchmarking Australia’s leading commercial finance professionals and businesses.
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 who meet the eligibility criteria across Australia’s commercial finance industry are encouraged to participate in the awards program.