A Guide to BSLA

Below is a short guide to explain why The British Specialist Lending Awards is the leading awards scheme in the specialist sector.

Anyone can win: The British Specialist Lending Awards are all about brilliant people, not companies. In 2022, over half of the finalists were different people to those in 2021. Our finalists also come from a broad spectrum of firms with 35 different businesses represented across the whole shortlist.

Robust and transparent judging process: Our judging panel is made up of a diverse range of industry experts who know the intermediary market inside out – they are the people in the best position to choose our outstanding winners from a shortlist of three. ALL finalists will be interviewed by the judges so that they are given the chance to bring their testimonial to life. Judges do not participate in any categories where there may be a conflict of interest.

You can’t buy a British Specialist Lending Award: Sponsors don’t get any privileges, it’s a completely even playing field and up to you to stand out.

No friends, no family: The British Specialist Lending Awards are industry voted awards. Business partners and associates, business relationships and colleagues are the only votes which count. Any nominations from outside the industry are removed from the nominations list. This also includes consumer clients where applicable.

Biggest is not always best (but sometimes it is): The number of nominations accepted from within a nominated individuals company is capped at five, so everyone has the chance to compete, not just the big firms.

Help us to help you: You need to campaign for nominations if you want to be a finalist – we can create marketing material for you to promote your entry over email and social media. Just get in touch with lorraine.francisco@ae3media.co.uk and we’ll create everything for you.