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Recognising Network Success: Highlights from the Asset Finance Solutions (UK) Ltd Awards 2025

05.12.25

By Claire Carter

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We’re delighted to announce the winners of this year’s AFS Awards. This glitzy and glamorous event returned to The Belfry last night, following on from the annual and widely anticipated AFS Meet the Funder Expo. The evening brought together our network brokers, funders, and key industry experts to celebrate the exceptional achievements shaping the asset finance landscape.

This year’s awards underwent a refresh, but remained firmly rooted in our Appointed Representative community, with all categories either voted for or nominated by them. Their involvement continues to be a vital part of the awards’ success.

The ceremony, hosted by Lee Simms and Debra Grimshaw, recognised excellence across a range of categories, highlighting the dedication and professionalism that define our industry.

Below, you’ll find the full list of awards, sponsors and winners.

Credit Team of the Year 2025

  • Winner: United Trust Bank
  • Sponsored by Penumbra Business Finance

Broker Manager of the Year 2025

  • Winner: Darren Jones (Novuna)
  • Sponsored by Fitz Asset Finance

Service Excellence of the Year 2025

  • Winner: InterBay
  • Sponsored by Professional Systems Finance

Unsung Hero of the Year 2025

  • Winner: Amber Chaudhry (Aldermore Bank)
  • Sponsored by JEC Business Finance Ltd

Deal Of the Year 2025

  • Winners: Kirkwood Asset Finance (Broker) & InterBay (Funder)
  • Sponsored by Asset Finance Solutions (UK) Ltd

Funder of the Year

  • Winner: Haydock Finance
  • Sponsored by NexGen Business Finance

Finance Industry Person Of The Year 2025

  • Winner: Edward Peck (Asset Finance Connect)
  • Sponsored by Asset Finance Solutions (UK) Ltd

AR Recognition Award

  • Rob Scollick (Scollick Business Finance)

 

Congratulations once again to everyone recognised for their outstanding contributions, and our sincere thanks to the sponsors who helped make the event such a memorable success.

 

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