2024 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.
Advocate of the Year
Hannah Hunt, 365 finance
Business Leader of the Year – Creditor
Shiona Crichton, Moneyline
Silver winner: Emma Lower, Lendology
Business Leader of the Year - Non-creditor
Emma Steeley, Aro
Colleague of the Year
Roxi Quinn, 4most
Employer of the Year
Zuto
Silver winner: PayPlan
ESG Champion
Sponsored by 4most
Sue Owen-Bailey, Equifax
Innovator of the Year - Creditor
Steph Croston, Nationwide Building Society
Silver winner: Angela Yip, Oodle Car Finance
Bronze winner: Karien Esterhuyse, Jaja Finance
Innovator of the Year - Non-Creditor
Emma Steeley, Aro
Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsored by 4most
Cathy Prior, Vanquis Banking Group
Mentor of the Year
Mark Harrison-North, The Very Group
Silver winner: Kav Sangha, Equifax
Outstanding Returner
Eleanor Bartley, Experian
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
Ylva Oertengren, Simply
Rising Star of the Year – Creditor
Sponsored by Aro
Hannah Godfrey, Nationwide Building Society
Silver winner: Mahrukh Ikram, Sky
Rising Star of the Year – Non-Creditor
Gurjeet Gill, Experian
Silver winner: Rimal Butt, YouLend
Team Leader of the Year - Creditor
Victoria Lay, Oodle Car Finance
Team Leader of the Year - Non-Creditor
Kamini Patel, Equifax
Silver winner: Alysha Nickerson, 4most
Bronze winner: Elizabeth Hill, Intrum
Team Player of the Year - Creditor
Chloe Box, Vanquis Banking Group
Team Player of the Year – Non-creditor
Samantha Scales, 4most
Transformation of the Year - Creditor
Faye Byrne, HSBC UK
Silver winner: Emma Wilson, NewDay
Bronze winner: Judy Hill, Sky
Transformation of the Year - Non-creditor
Elizabeth Chapman, Equifax
Vulnerability Leader of the Year
Mercedes Dawson, Money Wellness
Silver winner: Paula Searle, StepChange Debt Charity
Woman of the Year
Rula Samara, Novuna Consumer Finance
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