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More than 150 finalists from across the mortgage and finance industry have been short-listed for the Broker Innovation Awards 2026.
Run in partnership with principal partner NextGen, the 19 award categories recognise the individuals and companies at the forefront of innovation in Australia’s mortgage and finance industry.
The fourth annual awards program spans the breadth of the industry, celebrating those building cutting-edge technology, introducing fresh ideas, and new working methods to the daily operations of mortgage brokers, aggregators, lenders, technology providers, and the professional staff supporting the channel.
Finalists in the group awards this year include major banks (such as the Commonwealth Bank of Australia), major brokerages (such as Aussie and Loan Market), wholesale aggregators (such as Connective), non-bank lenders (such as Bluestone Home Loans), and broker technology companies (such as Quickli), among many others.
Individuals have also been placed into the running to win a coveted Broker Innovation Award, with individual finalists including brokers operating in residential, commercial, and asset finance, as well as new brokers and loan administrators who are innovating the broker space.
Finalists have been chosen in recognition of their excellence in operations, technology, and innovation, with a specific focus on the delivery of customer outcomes.
The submissions will now go to the Broker Innovation Awards judging panel to determine the 2026 winners, who will be revealed during a black-tie event on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, at Ilumina in Sydney.
The awards ceremony will bring together technology pioneers and Australia’s most progressive brokers and thought leaders for a night that celebrates innovation and challenges the status quo.
You can find the full list of the Broker Innovation Awards finalists for 2026 here.
Broker Innovation Summit 2026 to head to Sydney and Melbourne
The 2026 program marks the fourth year of the Broker Innovation Awards and follows on from the Broker Innovation Summit in Sydney.
Hosted by Broker Daily in partnership with principal partner NextGen, the Broker Innovation Summit focuses on the tools, strategies, and thinking required to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
With artificial intelligence, automation, and digital-first lending models reshaping how brokers operate, the event explores how the industry can move beyond experimentation and begin applying technology in meaningful, scalable ways.
It will be held in Sydney on 24 June 2026 at the Telstra Sydney Centre before travelling to Melbourne on 3 July 2026, where it will be held at The Edge, Fed Square.
A spokesperson for NextGen said the pace of change across the sector is only accelerating.
“Change is the one constant in the mortgage and finance broking industry. Customer expectations are rising, technology is reshaping how deals get done, and the brokers who thrive will be those who embrace change rather than resist it,” the spokesperson said.
“Supporting innovation isn’t just about efficiency, it’s about empowering brokers to deliver better outcomes for everyday Australians navigating one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.
“That’s why we’re thrilled to be partnering again as Principal Partner of the Broker Innovation Summit and Awards 2026. When we invest in smarter tools and forward-thinking solutions, we’re strengthening the trust that sits at the heart of every broker-client relationship.”
[Related: Broker Innovation Summit 2026 launches]
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