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Australia’s small- to medium-sized businesses may be the engine room of our economy, but the brokers, accountants, BDMs, and lenders providing the capital are the high-octane fuel keeping that engine turning.
To recognise the leading players in commercial finance, Momentum Media has partnered with principal partner Judo Bank to celebrate the best of the best in business finance.
Following two blockbuster years, the Commercial Finance Awards program returns for its third iteration to recognise the leading individuals, brokerages, lenders, aggregators, and accounting companies driving the commercial finance industry forward across Australia.
The cocktail luncheon ceremony will bring together industry titans on 26 November to honour the achievements of high-performing professionals and businesses in commercial and asset finance.
Attendees will have a rare opportunity to network with industry leaders, colleagues, and peers while celebrating industry excellence.
Take the first step to being recognised at a national level and submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague and/or business by Friday, 14 August 2026, for a chance to secure this prestigious accolade.
Categories for 2026
This year, there are a total of 23 categories to choose from, spanning 14 individual and nine company categories.
The individual categories highlight the diverse expertise required in today’s market, featuring awards such as 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.
Company categories offer recognition to a wide range of businesses, including accounting practices, finance brokerages, aggregators, and lenders.
Individual categories
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Agricultural Finance Broker of the Year
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Asset Finance Broker of the Year
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Cash Flow Finance Broker of the Year
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Commercial BDM of the Year – Bank
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Commercial BDM of the Year – Non-Bank
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Commercial Mortgage Broker of the Year
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Customer Service Broker of the Year
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Development Finance Broker of the Year
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Industry Thought Leader of the Year
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Private Finance Broker of the Year
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Rising Star of the Year
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SME Accountant of the Year
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SMSF Broker of the Year
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Solo Practitioner of the Year.
Company categories
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Accounting Practice of the Year
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Agricultural Finance Brokerage of the Year
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Asset Finance Aggregator of the Year
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Asset Finance Brokerage of the Year
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Cash Flow Brokerage of the Year
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Commercial Aggregator of the Year
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Commercial Mortgage Brokerage of the Year
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Commercial Service Provider of the Year
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Development Finance Brokerage of the Year.
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.
To download the full category breakdown, click here.
Why enter?
By entering the Commercial Finance Awards, candidates will not only gain national recognition for their achievements but can also distinguish themselves and their organisations from competitors when attracting and retaining clients and talent.
For individuals, winning an award could underpin major career progression and personal advancement.
Key dates & event details
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Submissions close: Friday, 14 August 2026
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Finalists announced: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Gala event: Thursday, 26 November 2026 at the Hilton Sydney.
You can find out more about the Commercial Finance Awards 2026, run with support from principal partner Judo Bank, here.
[Related: Commercial Finance Awards launches in 2025]
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