Thu Nov 19, 2020
16:30 - 18:00
Digital Broadcast
A symbol of achievement within the industry
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After a year like no other, the core mission of the Car Finance Awards has never been stronger: To champion the best in class to inspire the entire sector to continue delivering outstanding services!
The only awards programme to connect dealers, lenders and brokers, the Car Finance Awards have made a digital pivot, using the pandemic as a catalyst for innovation, agility and transformation.
A fully digital TV broadcast, the Car Finance Awards deliver a completely immersive experience, with the opportunity to visit ’virtual tables’, cheer for the winners live, and enjoy quality experiences. |
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2021 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN |
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With three new categories open for 2021, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the leaders, influencers and rising stars within your business and across the car finance industry
Give your team the credit they deserve... and feel free to nominate yourself too!
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Why nominate and watch the Car Finance Awards?
Testimonials: "An excellent engaging evening"Chief Executive Officer Autogenesis
"Enjoyable and good networking"Head of Marketing Bonafidee
"Well attended, good environment to mix with peers"Deputy Head of Lending Raphaels Bank
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Judges
2021 Categories
View the categories here or start nominating here.
We recommend however that you look at the below information. Additionally, if you’re looking for tips on how to best prepare your submission, why not read our interview with some of our judges?
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GETTING STARTED
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IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION
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CONFIDENTIALITY
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TERMS & CONDITIONS |
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START THE SUBMISSION PROCESS:
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WHATEVER YOU NEED, WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Whether that be support with writing your entries or suggestions on which categories are best fit for you, we’re here for you.
Simply contact Ioana, our Awards Manager directly by email. |
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The winning entry will demonstrate how the broker has provided best-in-class service not just to the lenders it works with, but also the dealers and end-users it takes business from. |
The winning entry will show, quite simply, why the business in question considers itself to be the best in its peer group to work for. |
The winning entry will show how a business has moved ahead of the curve to either support or provide finance sales through the online channel.
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The winning entry will demonstrate how the bank-owned lender has outperformed its competition both commercially, and in its approach to conduct, innovation and dealer service, to be considered the leading independent car finance provider. |
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The winning entry will demonstrate how the lender has provided exemplary support to both the manufacturer it provides finance for, and the dealer network it sells through, and could be considered a leading provider of manufacturer finance. |
The winning entry will demonstrate how a firm has become known as a go-to legal authority for car finance providers.
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The winning entry will demonstrate how the lender has provided exemplary support to both the manufacturer it provides finance for, and the dealer network it sells through, and could be considered a leading provider of manufacturer finance. |
The winning entry will show outstanding commercial performance, and contribution to their employer’s growth. Demonstrate commitment to customers above and beyond the call of duty whilst showing they have an excellent professional reputation among customers and colleagues. |
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The winning entry will show how a lender has worked in true partnership with its dealer partners, supporting them with a competitive service and product offering. |
The winning entry will show how a lender has worked in true partnership with its dealer partners, supporting them with a competitive service and product offering. |
The winning entry will demonstrate how the lender has championed an ethical, profitable and commercially sustainable approach to offering specialist finance, offering its target demographic a fair, good-value proposition. |
The winning entry will highlight how a company’s technology offering – defined as any software, system, technology service or process innovation – has created a demonstrable commercial advantage for a car finance provider, either directly or indirectly (such as by aiding compliance). |
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The winning entry will highlight how a piece of technology – defined as any software, system, technology service or process innovation – has created a demonstrable commercial advantage for a car finance provider, either directly or indirectly (such as by aiding compliance). This technology may have been developed in house, or by a third party provider. |
The winning entry will describe how the nominated person has contributed to improved business performance (including financial results, customer wins, innovation it has brought to the market, customer testimonials, examples of strong leadership, and specific achievements and initiatives of the candidates) and who has demonstrated outstanding business leadership in the last two years (with particular emphasis on the last 12 months). |
Be creative - this category has deliberately broad criteria, as we want to hear who the industry feels should receive the accolade. |
The winning entry will have demonstrated an outstanding level of commitment to business continuity or supporting clients through disruption. |
The winner of this award will need to demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
The winner of this award will need to demonstrate an outstanding level of commitment to sustainability or launched products focussed on sustainability across the last 12 months. |
The winning entry will outline a conduct strategy that goes far beyond treating customers fairly and offers an industry-leading level of service to consumers. |
Within your entry, describe how the nominated person, business, team, product, initiative, campaign or concept has had a positive effect on the car finance industry, and how it has the potential to change things for good. |
The winning entry will show how a business has created a product, technology, system, process or concept never before seen in car finance, and implemented it with demonstrable success. |
The winner of this award will need to demonstrate exceptional performance and career development and must have less than five years’ industry service. |
2020 winners
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Discover our 2020 winners below:
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Best Broker |
Best Company to Work for |
Best Direct Consumer Proposition |
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Sponsored by Moneybarn |
Sponsored by LendingMetrics |
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Evoloution Funding |
Billing Finance
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RCI Financial Services & Groupe Renault |
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Best Independent Lender (Bank Owned) |
Best Independent Lender (Non-Bank Owned) |
Best Law Firm |
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Sponsored by Ardent Credit Services |
Sponsored by Ardent Credit Services |
Sponsored by Chartsbridge |
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MotoNovo Finance |
Billing Finance
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TLT |
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Best Manufacturer Finance Provider |
Best Service for Dealers |
Best Specialist Car Finance Provider |
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Sponsored by Chartsbridge |
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Sponsored by Chartsbridge |
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BMW Group Financial Services |
iVendi
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Oracle Car Finance |
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Best Technology Partner |
Best Use of Technology |
Customer Service Excellence |
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Sponsored by LendingMetrics |
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LendingMetrics |
RCI Financial Services & VideoSmart |
Alphabet GB |
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Game-changer |
Innovation Award |
Rising Star Award |
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Sponsored by Chartsbridge |
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Automotive Compliance |
iVendi
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Neil Leonard, Close Brothers Motor Finance |
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Car Finance Business Leader of the Year |
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Car Finance Personality of the Year |
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Richard Hoggart, DSG Financial Services Group |
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Lee Streets, Evolution Funding |
Sponsors
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We are committed to working in partnership with our sponsors to ensure sponsors achieve their aims. Please complete the short request form detailing your requirements and a member of the team will be in touch within 24 hours with a targeted proposal.
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Car Finance Conference
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2021 challenges 2021 presents a fresh set of challenges for the car finance market – getting back to growth, new FCA guidance and the government’s ‘Road to Zero’ emissions strategy. |
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Discover the 2021 conference topics
HOW DO I ENTER?
Entries must be submitted online. Full details of how to submit your entry can be found on the enter page.
WHY SHOULD WE ENTER?
Winning a Car Finance Award is a symbol of achievement, a veritable endorsement of success enhancing your credibility and standing in the eyes of your peers and your customers, not to mention the exceptional marketing and PR opportunities your win guarantees you.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM?
Please allow sufficient time to complete your entry before the closing date. It should not take longer than a couple of hours to complete the form, however we would recommend that to ensure your entry is as strong as possible, the more time spent on preparation the better. You can save your entry and come back and update it online, so you do not need to submit it until you are happy with it. This year you can also email the entry to yourself or colleagues that may wish to add to the entry.
WHAT SUPPORTING MATERIAL CAN I SUBMIT?
For every category you can supply up to two A4 pages of supporting documentation.
Please ensure you keep to these guidelines as anything else will be disregarded by the judges. Judges particularly like to see third party validation of any claims made within the entry.
WHAT CRITERIA DO WE NEED TO MEET?
There are separate criteria for each of the categories and this appears on the category pages. The underlying values associated with all the categories are business ethics, innovation and success.
ARE ENTRY FORMS AND THE INFORMATION PROVIDED KEPT CONFIDENTIAL?
All materials will remain confidential to the judges who are all under NDA. Winning case studies may be used in post-event materials to promote best practice but permission will be sought from entrants before publishing.
CAN WE SUBMIT MULTIPLE ENTRIES?
Multiple entries may be submitted. You may enter as many different categories as you are eligible for and there is no limit on the number of entries you may submit per category.
WHEN DO ENTRIES OPEN?
Entries for the 2021 Car Finance Awards are now open and will close on 10 May 2021.
IS THERE AN ENTRY FEE?
An admin fee is applied for each entry submission.
A standard entry fee of £150 will be applied until 5 March 2021.
A late entry fee of £250 will be applied until the final deadline of 10 May 2021.
Upon submitting your entry(ies), a member of the Credit Strategy team will contact you to send you your invoice.
CAN WE GET FEEDBACK IF WE ARE UNSUCCESSFUL?
The judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into after the judging. Due to the number of entries and the confidential process we are unfortunately unable to give feedback on to why an entry has not been included on the shortlist or didn’t win.
ARE THERE WINNERS PACKAGES AVAILABLE?
WHEN DOES THE EVENT TAKE PLACE?
The event will be broadcasted on 22 June 2021 from 4pm to 7pm.
WHERE WILL THE EVENT TAKE PLACE?
Due to the current covid-19 pandemic, the 2021 edition of the Car Finance Awards will be broadcasted live from a London TV-studio. More information to be released soon.
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