2025 Winners
The Women in Credit Awards winners from last year represented the pinnacle of success in the credit and financial services industry. Each demonstrated excellence, leadership, and a commitment to advancing women's roles, setting new standards and inspiring change throughout the sector.
Congratulations to all of our Credit Awards winners! These individuals and organisations have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the industry, showcasing exceptional performance, innovation, and leadership.
Explore the full list of winners who are shaping the future of credit.
Allyship Champion of the Year
Sponsored by Male Allies
Jess McGlynn, Marston Holdings
Business Leader of the Year
Saima Hassan, Phillips & Cohen Associates
Diversity Network of the Year
Journey ERG - HSBC UK
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Advantis
Marston Holdings
Equity & Inclusion Advocate of the Year
Heidi Physick, Oodle Car Finance
ESG Champion
Sue Owen-Bailey, Equifax
Inclusive Workplace Initiative
Sponsored by Oodle Car Finance
Marston Academy
Innovation & Transformation of the Year - Creditor
Lindsey Lindsay, Snap Finance
Innovation & Transformation of the Year - Service Provider
Destana Memushaj, C&R Software
Inspirational Trailblazer Award
Jordanne Whiley, Hearthstone Mortgages
Lifetime Achievement Award
Cath Ready, Updraft
Mentor of the Year
Sponsored by Oodle Car Finance
Natalie Tansley, Advantis Credit
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
Andrew Slatford, Novuna
Outstanding Returner
Corinne Edwards, MotoNovo Finance
Rising Star of the Year – Creditor
Sponsored by Equivo
Annabelle Raven, Snap Finance
Rising Star of the Year – Service Provider
Aishwarya Bhonsale, Apex Litigation Finance
Service Provider of the Year
Snap Finance
Team Leader of the Year - Retail Banks & Building Societies
Saumya Singh, Virgin Money
Team Leader of the Year - Service provider
Susan Bainbridge, Equifax
Team Leader of the Year – Specialist & Consumer Credit
Emma Lake, NewDay
Team Player of the Year - Banks & Building Societies
Sam Goffin, Yorkshire Building Society
Team Player of the Year - Service provider
Elaine Siddell, Cabot Financial
Team Player of the Year - Specialist & Consumer Credit
Kate Brisland, MotoNovo Finance
Vulnerability Leader of the Year
Laura Bradley, OVO Energy
Woman of the Year - Creditor
Kat McIntosh, Sky
Woman of the Year - Service provider
Emma Cowan, Marston Holdings
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