Celtic Manor, Wales • June 24, 2026 • #CreditAwards
Credit Awards:
Recognising the exceptional
Join us as we honour exceptional achievements in the industry at the magnificent Celtic Manor in Wales, alongside the renowned Credit Week.
Thank you to everyone who attended Credit Week 2024! As we gear up for an even more exciting 2025, we invite you to register your interest for you and your team today.
The Pinnacle of Credit Industry Success
The Credit Awards stands as the industry's most prestigious event - honouring innovation, best practices and the leaders redefining standards across credit and financial services. Credit Week will take place on 23-25 June 2026 with Credit Awards being on the 24 June 2026.
Book your table today and take the first step toward earning a renowned 2026 Credit Award.
Categories
Celebrate innovation and excellence with an award from the industry’s most renowned ceremony.
Winning a Credit Award symbolises credibility and recognition, and with over 30 categories to enter, there’s bound to be one with your name on it.
Elevate team morale
Recognising the industry’s standout achievements highlights your team’s crucial contributions and inspires them to aim even higher.
Enhance your brand’s credibility
Being shortlisted or winning an award elevates your company’s reputation, highlighting your expertise and industry leadership to peers, clients, and prospective customers.
Gain valuable recognition
Recognition at the Credit Awards delivers industry-wide visibility, positioning your business as a leader and giving you a distinct competitive advantage in the market.
The Credit Awards is more than just what you see here tonight. It is bigger than that - it’s a programme designed to test the industry and reward only the absolute best. It was created to make our industry THINK harder, WORK smarter and DO better. And for this very industry to gain recognition and respect for the work it does for consumers. Every year entries get stronger and stronger, and judging gets tougher and tougher.
Jenna Abbott, Operations Director, Credit Strategy
"You are doing an excellent job, I am extremely impressed with the organisation and presentation of the Credit Strategy programme."
Chief Executive Officer
Civil Enforcement Association
"Well done everyone! Credit Strategy shows the way, you did it!"
Chief Executive
CICM
"Congratulations on the awards this week – they both went swimmingly and looked great!"
Marketing Manager
StepChange
"Well done to you and the team on the Credit Awards. It was the first. I was really impressed by how smoothly it ran."
Account Manager
PFPR
"Thanks for a great conference and awards ceremony – they were both very professionally done and the team enjoyed attending!"
Head of Marketing
4Most
“Few industry events have the prestige and pizzazz of the Credit Awards. This is where the stars of financial services gather to celebrate innovation and performance. FICO are proud to be part of it.”
Nikhil Behl, Chief Marketing Officer
FICO
"Great annual event with excellent networking opportunities as well as having a great evening of entertainment"
Gavin Armitt
EMEA Director Wholesale Finance
Volvo Financial Services
"Brilliant night from start to finish. Well organised, great food, fantastic entertainment and lots of familiar faces to catch up with"
Vanessa Northam
Head of Charity Development
StepChange
2026 Judges
Where the industry meets its future
This isn’t just the UK’s most prestigious celebration of excellence in financial services – it’s your opportunity to stand out, build influence, and connect directly with senior leaders shaping what’s next in credit.
Partner with us to position your brand at the heart of progress, innovation, and decision-making.
Be seen. Be remembered. Be part of it.
Our sponsors
Credit Week
23-25 June 2026 • #CreditWeek
Join us at Credit Week 2026 and enhance your Credit Awards experience. Taking place in the opulent Celtic Manor, get ready for three days of sharing insights, creating connections, and learning new approaches to tackle the industry.
In 2024, we took home Event of the Year and Best Launch/Relaunch of the Year at the PPA Awards. And in 2025, we’re proud to have also won Best UK Conference / Event at the Conference & Events Awards! Now it’s your chance to experience what makes Credit Week the defining event of the industry! 🎉
Meet Your Host
Matt Lucas
We are delighted to announce that the renowned Matt Lucas will be hosting this year's Credit Awards. Known for his quick wit and charismatic stage presence, Matt Lucas is set to bring an extra layer of excitement and entertainment to the evening and is proudly sponsored by SAS.
Celtic Manor
Newport, Wales
Tucked away in 2000 acres of Welsh countryside, nestled amongst three world class golf courses, settle in for a decadent night at the idyllic Celtic Manor.
Extend your stay and make use of the award winning spa, on-site restaurants and bars, with over 750 luxurious bedrooms to rest your head.
Order of Ceremony 🥂
18:00 - Private VIP Drinks reception in the Mulberry Bar (invitation only) sponsored by C&R Software
18:00 - VIP Drinks reception in the Caernarfon Foyer
18:30 - Main Drinks reception in the Caernarfon Foyer
19:00 - Call to dinner
19:30 - Welcome speeches
20:00 - Dinner to be served
22:00 - Celebrity host
22:15 - Credit Awards ceremony
23:30 - The after party
02:00 - Carriages
Dress code: Strictly Black Tie
*Timings are subject to change
"The ability to see what is possible is inspiring, and the Credit Awards definitely showcase the best our industry has to offer."
Alex Griffin
Director of Product, Close Brothers Motor Finance
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