Industry giants battle for glory at 26th annual Credit Awards

Taking place on July 2nd at the stunning Celtic Manor, this will once again be the central celebration at the heart of Credit Week – with the awards continuing a tradition of excellence that spans over a quarter of a century.

The evening gives the industry a chance to honour the truly exceptional work being done, showcasing groundbreaking innovation, best practices and the visionary leaders who have been setting new standards in credit and financial services

Some of the sector’s biggest names including Nationwide, Novuna, Experian, HSBC, Barclays, and British Gas are among those battling for recognition at this year’s awards, representing the very best in innovation, customer service, and leadership excellence. The competition has never been more intense, with each contender bringing their A-game to what promises to be an unforgettable night of celebration.

The evening features more than 30 exciting awards across the programme, including categories recognising innovative approaches to vulnerable customer strategy, outstanding work in fraud prevention, and impactful credit risk modelling. Every aspect of credit excellence will be recognised and celebrated throughout this prestigious gathering.

To see the full list of contenders, click here.

Deciding the fate of all shortlisted nominees are 22 of the industry’s most respected professionals, including Novuna’s head of group credit risk Dean Mitchell, HSBC UK’s head of collection strategy and third-party management Nick Larkins, American Express’ director of credit for the UK and Spain Tom Feest, and Tesco Bank risk director Lynsey Schofield.

To see the full list of judges, click here. 

Credit Strategy is delighted to announce the hosts for the evening: two of the UK’s most talented impressionists, Rory Bremner and Debra Stephenson, who will bring their wit and charm to ensure an entertaining and truly memorable celebration that perfectly complements this milestone achievement.

The awards would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We are proud to have category sponsors Equifax, Equivo, Advantis, Auto Trader, Jaywing and Lantern supporting the recognition of outstanding achievement across the sector, alongside headline sponsor C&R Software.

Interested in attending this prestigious industry gathering? Contact the Customer Value team at sales@shardfinancialmedia.com to secure your place at what promises to be a sold-out event and an exceptional evening of recognition and networking. 

Looking for more industry insights beyond the awards? Then why not join us at Credit Week.

The event brings together credit professionals for a week of industry events, conferences and networking. To view the full Credit Week agenda and book your tickets, visit our website.