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The British Mortgage Awards 2027

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2026 Winners

The British Mortgage Awards 2026

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The British Mortgage Awards recognise the extraordinary accomplishments of the Intermediary mortgage market’s most worthy individuals who raise the bar and challenge others to follow.

We recognise individual excellence, not companies.

It is the people who raise standards, drive change, innovate, collaborate, and facilitate positive change in the mortgage market.

Our Award winners are mortgage advisers, lender employees, business leaders and innovators, all who have demonstrated an improvement to their own businesses, but also the wider market.

Nominations for the British Mortgage Awards 2026 are now closed.

For table sales or sponsorship opportunities please contact andrew.morris@ae3media.co.uk

Venue Details

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London

200, Westminster Bridge Road, London, England, SE1 7UT, United Kingdom

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London

2026 Winners Open

BROKER

Broker: Rising Star – Distributor supported by Molo Finance
Ismail Azam – L&C Mortgages
Ismail demonstrated strong industry knowledge and genuine passion for the profession. His willingness to embrace future challenges and continue developing made him a deserving winner.

Broker: New Build supported by Leeds Building Society
Crystal Collins – The Mortgage Brain
In a highly competitive category, Crystal delivered a strong performance both internally and externally. Her market knowledge, lender understanding and commitment to customer outcomes stood out during the judging process.

Broker: Large Loans supported by Coutts
Sy Nathan – Dynamo
Sy showed a genuine passion for building excellent client solutions and working collaboratively across the broker and lender community.

Broker: Later Life Lending supported by Family Building Society
Dan Osman – UK Moneyman
Dan’s focus on customer outcomes stood out to the judges. His commitment to ongoing client support, product development and wellbeing showed a genuinely customer-focused approach.

Broker: Buy to Let supported by Rely
Rachael Cashin – Mortgage Advice Bureau
Rachael demonstrated excellent buy-to-let knowledge and a proactive approach to supporting her landlord clients. Her close work with lenders ensures clients receive the most suitable options available.

Broker: First-time Buyer supported by Skipton Building Society for Intermediaries
Jade Sybray – Connells Group
In a keenly contested category, Jade impressed the judges with her duty of care. She supported clients through every stage of the home-buying journey and remained focused on achieving the best outcomes.

Broker: Complex Credit supported by Nottingham Building Society
Ceri Evans – Remoo Mortgages
Ceri displayed exceptional knowledge and care for clients with complex credit needs. Her work with lenders, industry stakeholders and future advisers highlights her commitment to driving positive change.

Broker: Protection supported by Mortgage Solutions
Liann Hill – Lifetime Connect
Liann stood out through her passion for protection, strong client engagement and impressive business performance. Her understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the market particularly impressed the judges.

Broker: General Insurance supported by Uinsure
Patrick Kiernan – Connells Group
Patrick consistently puts the customer first, ensuring recommendations are tailored to individual needs rather than price alone. His customer-centric approach and strong processes made him a standout finalist.

Broker: Overall supported by NatWest
Matthew Moralee – First Mortgage
Matthew demonstrated an innovative approach to improving both his business and the wider organisation. His adaptability and holistic outlook impressed the judges.

Broker: Administrator supported by Pepper Money
Layla Boydell – L&C Mortgages
Layla excelled in managing a substantial workload while delivering exceptional support to brokers and customers. Her proactive approach, resilience and commitment to achieving positive outcomes stood out.

LENDER

Product Provider: Rising Star supported by Sesame
Tom Brook – Accord Mortgages
In a strong field of candidates, Tom evidenced significant achievement and growth over the past 12 months. His ambition and desire to continue developing within his role impressed the judges.

Product Provider: Operations/Credit Risk supported by Phoebus Software
Derek Burt – Lloyds Banking Group
Derek demonstrated strong strategic thinking and a clear focus on resolving operational challenges that impact the wider market.

Product Provider: Telephony Relationship Manager supported by Target Group
Steve Smith – HSBC UK
In a tightly fought category, Steve showed determination, persistence and a clear focus on delivering results.

Product Provider: Business Development supported by MIMHC
Craig Derry – Barclays
Craig delivered outstanding results while consistently going the extra mile for colleagues and partners. His innovative thinking and collaborative approach set him apart.

Product Provider: Head of Sales or National Accounts supported by PMS
Aimie Jo Shutt – Santander UK
Aimie Jo impressed the judges with her passion, determination and commitment to driving positive change. Her resilience and willingness to challenge perceptions made her a deserving winner.

BUSINESS LEADER

Business Leader: Development & Innovation Advocate supported by The Diversity and Inclusivity Finance Forum
Ying Tan – Habito by Monzo
Ying impressed the judges with his ability to combine innovation with delivery. His leadership continues to drive growth, collaboration and positive customer outcomes across the industry.

Business Leader: Specialist Distribution supported by Kensington Mortgages
Steve Humphries – Mortgage Advice Bureau
Steve demonstrated an excellent balance of strategic vision and execution. His leadership, operational transformation and focus on innovation have delivered meaningful benefits across the specialist lending sector.

Business Leader: Surveyor supported by Mortgage Brain
Joe Miller – Home Surveying
Joe stood out for his focus on customer outcomes and his understanding of changing consumer needs. His vision for a more customer-centric surveying model impressed the judges.

Business Leader: Conveyancer supported by Specialist Lending Solutions
Kevin Tunnicliffe – Sort Group
Kevin achieved continued business growth while remaining committed to technology, customer outcomes and responsible business practices. His passion for the sector was clear throughout.

Business Leader: Protection or General Insurance Provider supported by Primis Mortgage Network
Julie Godley – L&G
Julie exhibited people-focused leadership and a clear vision for making protection more accessible. Her work continues to support advisers, customers and the wider market.

Business Leader: Broker (fewer than 10 advisers) supported by AMI
Mark Huby – Yorkshire Financial Services
Mark impressed the judges with his authentic leadership, strong values and customer focus. He has successfully modernised the business while retaining the family ethos at its core.

Business Leader: Broker (11 to 50 advisers) supported by Working in Mortgages
Will Rhind – Habito by Monzo
Will showed resilience, self-awareness and the ability to inspire those around him. His transparent leadership style earned the respect of both colleagues and peers.

Business Leader: Broker (over 51 advisers) supported by HSBC UK
Peter Brodnicki – Mortgage Advice Bureau
Peter demonstrated sharp vision and strong leadership while adapting to the changing needs of the market. His commitment to raising standards across the industry particularly impressed the judges.

Business Leader: Mortgage Club supported by BM Solutions
Clare Beardmore – L&G
Clare brought significant industry influence, genuine passion and a commitment to driving positive change. She continues to use her platform to champion important issues across the sector.

Business Leader: Network supported by Halifax Intermediaries
Toni Smith – Sesame
Toni delivered against a strong vision that was centered on customer outcomes and modern advice. Her commitment to developing people and nurturing new talent stood out to the judges.

Business Leader: Intermediary Lender (less than £5bn gross lending p.a.) supported by L&C Mortgages
Adrian Moloney – OSB Group
Following a closely contested category, Adrian stood out for his contribution to business transformation, support of the broker community and thoughtful approach to innovation.

Business Leader: Intermediary Lender (£5bn or more gross lending p.a.) supported by Mortgage Advice Bureau
David Morris – Santander UK
David demonstrated strong support for brokers, colleagues and customers. His leadership has helped transform perceptions of the lender while maintaining customer outcomes at the heart of decision-making.

Lifetime achievement award

Jeremy Duncombe – Accord Mortgages

For more than 40 years, Jeremy has been one of the most respected and influential figures in the UK intermediary mortgage market. Throughout his career, he has been a passionate advocate for professional mortgage advice, holding senior roles across advice, lending, distribution and industry leadership. At every stage, he has championed better outcomes for brokers, customers and the wider market. His contribution extends far beyond his executive roles. Through his work with AMI and, IMLA where he served as chair, Jeremy helped guide the industry through a period of unprecedented market and regulatory change, working closely with government, regulators and industry stakeholders to shape policy and support the intermediary sector. Equally important has been his commitment to
developing future talent through mentoring, education and leadership. His influence is reflected not only in the organisations he has led, but in the lasting impact he has had on the mortgage profession.

2026 Finalists

Broker

Rising Star – Distributor supported by Molo Finance

Ismail Azam – L&C Mortgages

Zoe Meharg – Mandalay Financial

Don Scott – Heron Financial

New Build supported by Leeds Building Society

Crystal Collins – The Mortgage Brain

Rodolfo Alexandre Pedro Filipe – L&C Mortgages

Mark Smith – L&C Mortgages

Large Loans supported by Coutts

Tom Checkley – Private Finance

Nichola Jomoa – Mortgage Advice Bureau

Sy Nathan – Dynamo

Later Life Lending supported by Family Building Society

Steff Miles – Viva Retirement Solutions

Dan Osman – UK Moneyman

Louise Stevens – Coreco Lifetime

Buy to Let supported by Rely

Rachael Cashin – Mortgage Advice Bureau

Teddy Cenaj – Habito by Monzo

Matthew Evans – Dynamo

First-time Buyer supported by Skipton Building Society for Intermediaries

Samantha Carter – L&C Mortgages

Paige Green – Private Finance

Jade Sybray – Connells Group

Complex Credit supported by Nottingham Building Society

Ceri Evans – Remoo Mortgages

Michael Lawlor – Mortgage Advice Bureau

Lizzie Markham – Habito by Monzo

Protection

Philip Harrison – Connells Group

Liann Hill – Lifetime Connect

Travis Powell – Heron Financial

General Insurance supported by Uinsure

Patrick Kiernan – Connells Group

James Kirk – Meridian Mortgages

James Taylor – Nest GI

Overall supported by NatWest

Katy Eatenton – Lifetime Mortgages

Donna Ganson – Connells Group

Matthew Moralee – First Mortgage

Administrator supported by Pepper Money

Layla Boydell – L&C Mortgages

Eleanor Maplethorpe – Mortgage Advice Bureau

Leilani Mullen – Dynamo

Lender

Product Provider: Rising Star supported by Sesame

Tom Brook – Accord Mortgages

Lucy Hughes – April Mortgages

Robin Thiara – Hinckley & Rugby Building Society

Product Provider: Operations/Credit Risk supported by Phoebus Software

Derek Burt – Lloyds Banking Group

Glenn Carroll – April Mortgages

Gavin Kyle – Foundation

Product Provider: Telephony Relationship Manager supported by Target Group

Melissa Bannon – Lloyds Banking Group

Faye Dermody – Santander for Intermediaries

Steve Smith – HSBC UK

Product Provider: Business Development supported by MIMHC

Nathan Bridgeman – Nationwide for Intermediaries

Craig Derry- Barclays

Gerard L’Arbalestier – Lloyds Banking Group

Product Provider: Head of Sales or National Accounts supported by PMS

AJ Sahota – Zurich

Aimie Jo Shutt – Santander UK

Richard Walker – Virgin Money & Clydesdale

Business Leader

Development & Innovation Advocate

Kelly Bretherton – L&G (Ignite)

Matt Coulson – Heron Financial

Ying Tan – Habito by Monzo

Specialist Distribution supported by Kensington Mortgages

Michael Craig – Brilliant Solutions

John Doughty – Just Mortgages

Steve Humphries – Mortgage Advice Bureau

Surveyor supported by Mortgage Brain

David Ellison – Pinnacle Surveyors

Joe Miller – Home Surveying

Richard Sexton – Legal & General Surveying Services

Conveyancer

Nick Chadbourne – LMS

Carol Nuttall – Adlington Law

Kevin Tunnicliffe – Sort Group

Protection or General Insurance Provider supported by Primis Mortgage Network

Mark Chappell – CETA Insurance

Julie Godley – L&G

Andy Philo – Vitality

Broker (fewer than 10 advisers) supported by AMI

Natalie Ellis – Steel City Mortgages

Rob Gill – Altura Mortgage Finance

Mark Huby – Yorkshire Financial Services

Broker (11 to 50 advisers) supported by Working in Mortgages

Will Rhind – Habito by Monzo

Jon Stones – Mortgage 1st

Sarah Tucker – The Mortgage Mum

Broker (over 51 advisers) supported by HSBC UK

Peter Brodnicki – Mortgage Advice Bureau

Mark Harrington – L&C Mortgages

Karl Wilkinson – Access Financial Services

Mortgage Club supported by BM Solutions

Clare Beardmore – L&G

Claire Cherrington – PMS

Richard Howes – Paradigm Mortgage Services

Network supported by Halifax Intermediaries

Rob Clifford – Stonebridge

Toni Smith – Sesame

Christopher Tanner – HL Partnership

Intermediary Lender (less than 5bn gross lending p.a) supported by L&C Mortgages

Chris Blewitt – Darlington Building Society

Adrian Moloney – OSB Group

Charles Morley – Metro Bank

Intermediary Lender (£5bn or more gross lending p.a) supported by Mortgage Advice Bureau

Jeremy Duncombe – Accord Mortgages

Charlotte Harrison – Skipton Building Society for Intermediaries

David Morris – Santander UK

2026 Supporters

2026 Judges

Pepper Money expands HMO criteria and cuts rates

Paul Adams

Sales director, Pepper Money

Louise Apollonio

Head of corporate accounts, The Mortgage Lender

Darren Arulvasagam

Strategic account manager, L&G Home Finance

Jane Atkins

Head of intermediary sales, Kensington Mortgages

Cloë Atkinson

Chief operating officer, Mortgage Brain

Lauren Bagley

Chief distribution officer, Uinsure

The indispensable role of mortgage advisers – Beardmore

Clare Beardmore

Director, L&G Mortgage Club

Jane Benjamin

Director, Connect Mortgages

Paul Broadhead

Head of mortgages and housing, Building Societies Association

Matt Brown

Propositions director, HL Partnership

LBG launches 98% first-time buyer mortgage

Amanda Bryden

Head of Halifax Intermediaries and Scottish Widows Bank, Lloyds Banking Group

Tracie Burton

Senior corporate account manager, HSBC UK

Jo Carrasco

Business partnerships director, Stonebridge

Martese Carton

Head of intermediary distribution, Leeds Building Society

Gurpreet Chahal

Regional sales manager, Accord Mortgages

Exclusive: AMI announces name change to modernise identity

Stephanie Charman

Chief executive, AMI

Claire Cherrington

Distribution director for PMS and Bankhall, Sesame Bankhall Group

Louise Colley

Director of retail protection, Zurich

Greg Cunnington

Head of strategic accounts - lender, Legal & General

Darren Deacon

Head of intermediary sales, Family Building Society

Francesco Di Pietro

Head of intermediary mortgages, Newcastle Building Society

NatWest eases additional borrowing process and improves broker portal

Nadine Edwards

Head of NatWest intermediary distribution, NatWest

Ralph Evans

NatWest

Simon Farrell-Roberts

Skipton Building Society for Intermediaries

First-time buyers unaware they need just 5% deposit

Rachel Geddes

Strategic lender relationships director, Mortgage Advice Bureau

Rob Gill

Managing director, Altura

Working in Mortgages EDI Group: Unlocking the power of ex-military talent – Goldie

Nicola Goldie

Head of strategic partnerships and growth, Aldermore

Charlotte Grimshaw

Head of intermediaries, Suffolk Building Society

Faizan Haq

Senior policy manager, Finance Leasing Association

Helen Harrison

Head of sales, Santander for Intermediaries

Primis appoints four regional sales managers to boost broker support

Neil Hoare

Sales director, Primis Mortgage Network

Exclusive: OSB Group promotes Hollands to group head of intermediary sales and distribution

Emily Hollands

Group head of distribution, OSB Group

Rachael Hunnisett

Director of mortgage distribution, April Mortgages

Nasar Hussain

Associate director, intermediated household, Paymentshield

Nottingham BS launches pilot to boost mortgage access for foreign national healthcare workers

Matt Kingston

Sales director, Nottingham Building Society

Gareth Lowman

Director, SPF Prviate Clients

Matt Martin

Head of national accounts, Virgin Money & Clydesdale

Dan Maskell

Managing director, Finance Planning Group

Scott Mcloughlin

Head of intermediary, LV= GI

Kelly Melville-Kelly

Deputy CEO and director of risk, policy and compliance, Equity Release Council

Caroline Mirakian

Proposition and marketing Director, United Trust Bank

Rely offers limited edition non-portfolio buy-to-let mortgage rates

Adrian Moloney

Group intermediary director, OSB Group

Andrew Montlake

CEO, Coreco

Metro Bank offers JBSP mortgage over 95% LTV

Charles Morley

Director of mortgage distribution, Metro Bank

Charlotte Nixon

Head of strategic accounts- protection distribution, Aviva

Jamie Page

Head of protection distribution, The Exeter

Sara Palmer

Sales & distribution director, Gen H

Intergenerational trauma and its effect on financial services – Pender

Katie Pender

COO, Target Group

Step One Finance adopts Phoebus Software for mortgage servicing

Richard Pike

Chief sales and marketing officer, Phoebus

Rhys Powell

Head of distribution - interim, Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries

Dudley BS rolls mortgage origination platform out to all brokers

Paul Purewal

Head of intermediary relation, Dudley Building Society

UK Finance’s Roe: how staying calm through unprecedented challenges defined his tenure

Charles Roe

Director of mortgages, UK Finance

Dave Rogers

National partnership manager, Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries

Dom Scott

Managing director, Lifetime Connect

Louisa Sedgwick

Managing director - mortgages, Paragon Bank

Paul Shearman

Proposition director, The Openwork Partnership

Iain Smith

Head of mortgage distribution, Market Harborough Building Society

Melanie Spencer

Growth director, Target Group

Jonathan Stinton

chair, IMLA and head of intermediary relationships, Coventry for Intermediaries

Victoria Thompson

Director, head of strategic partnerships, Barclays

Applications open for LIBF and The Mortgage Mum scholarship

Sarah Tucker

Founder & CEO, The Mortgage Mum

Sidney Wager

Managing director, L&C Mortgages

Nikki Warren-Dean

Leek Building Society

2026 Categories

Broker

Rising Star – Distributor supported by Molo Finance
The category is open to employees of businesses that distribute products in the intermediated mortgage channel. This could include, but is not restricted to, employees of mortgage brokers, mortgage networks, mortgage clubs, and distributors of legal, surveying, insurance and other mortgage related products.

Nominees should have up to three years’ experience in the intermediary mortgage market as of January 2025 (not up to 3 years in a new role, having had further experience in the intermediated mortgage channel – whether that is in the mainstream or specialist markets). The award is aimed at those individuals who have made exceptional progress in their respective businesses in the last 12 months. They will have demonstrated first class results, attitude and ambition and have ample evidence that they have consistently overachieved and have taken on further responsibility within the business.

All candidates in the following broker categories must demonstrate that a minimum of 50% of their role involves advising clients.

New Build supported by Leeds Building Society
The award will go to the adviser who is a true new build expert (over 60% of their business is specifically new build). They will be able to demonstrate the delivery of a significant volume of quality new build business during the last 12 months. They will have a first-class knowledge of the relevant New Homes schemes and will have used their knowledge to effectively engage clients with quality advice in this sector.

Large Loans supported by Coutts
This award will go to the adviser who has made a positive impact in the large loans sector. They will understand the different needs of clients in this part of the market, have delivered significant volumes of business in the £1m plus loan sector, demonstrate strong relationships with multiple high street lenders and private banks and intuitively know how to deliver comprehensive advice to a range of client requirements.

Later Life Lending supported by Family Building Society
Nominees will have proven expertise in dealing with clients in later life. This will include, but is not restricted to, equity release advice, or advice across the wider later life lending product suite. They will demonstrate empathy with clients and an exhaustive knowledge of the changing product spectrum, and the concerns and needs of their client base. Nominees should clearly demonstrate their specialism in this sector.

Buy to Let supported by Rely
The award will go to the adviser who has delivered a consistent level of quality business to lenders over the last 12 months. They will have strong relationships with lenders, a excellent understanding of the buy-to-let market and have demonstrated they are working in the best interest of their clients.

First-time buyer supported by Skipton Building Society for Intermediaries
Nominees will have consistently delivered high quality advice over the last year (over 60% of their business is specifically to first time buyer clients). They will understand the specific needs of the first-time buyer using a high level of product knowledge. They will have also demonstrated their initiative by offering advice on saving, budgeting and the options around parental help.

Complex Credit supported by Nottingham Building Society
This award is aimed at those brokers who concentrate on the prime first charge market, dealing with client with complex income. This includes but is not restricted to borrowers with multiple incomes, self-employed or clients with credit blips. The winner will have good relationships with specialist lenders or the specialist parts within mainstream lenders, a deep understanding of specialist product niches and a proven track record in delivering the most appropriate advice to their customers.

Protection
This award will go to the broker who has performed exceptionally well in protection business in the last 12 months. We would expect advisers to complete a minimum 10 cases a month. The chosen individual will have demonstrated an increase in protection penetration and conversion rates to both new and existing clients, ensuring customers have appropriate cover.

General Insurance supported by Uinsure
This award will go to the broker who has performed exceptionally well in general insurance business in the last 12 months. We would expect advisers to complete a minimum 10 cases a month. The chosen individual will have demonstrated an increase in general insurance penetration and conversion rates to both new and existing clients, ensuring customers have appropriate cover.

Overall supported by NatWest
This award will go to the intermediary who has outshone their peers. Someone who knows where to find the most appropriate products across a mix of customer types, whose customer service is second to none and who has made a clear difference to their firm over the last 12 months.

Administrator supported by Pepper Money
This category is open to individuals in an administrator role at an adviser whose main job function is to process mortgage applications for their firm. This category is not applicable to individuals who are involved in the advice process. The successful candidate will show consistently high-quality case submission, getting it right first time to a broad spectrum of lenders. They will demonstrate a high level of product and criteria knowledge and act with confidence and authority in their dealings with lenders, their adviser colleagues and customers. They will consistently exceed all regulatory and fraud prevention obligations.

Lender

Product Provider – Rising Star supported by Sesame

The category is open to employees of mortgage lenders, general insurance and protection providers, legal services providers, and surveyors.
Nominees should have up to three years’ experience in the intermediary mortgage market as of January 2025 (not up to 3 years in a new role, having had further experience in the intermediated mortgage channel – whether that is in the mainstream or specialist markets). The award is aimed at those individuals who have made exceptional progress in their respective businesses in the last 12 months. They will have demonstrated first class results, attitude and ambition and have ample evidence that they have consistently overachieved and have taken on further responsibility within the business.

Product Provider – Operations/Credit Risk supported by Phoebus Software
The nominee will have delivered strong initiatives in the last year to improve the quality of business, business standards and overall performance and/or controls within their lender or product provider which demonstrates that they are exceptional in their position. They would be able to demonstrate a clear visible impact that their initiatives have had on the business. This award category is open to anyone with Operations, Credit Risk or Recoveries in their job title (directors, officers or managers).

Product Provider – Telephony Relationship Manager supported by Target Group
This award is aimed at those working in a telephony business development role. This individual will have a first class understand of a lenders’/providers’ processes and products and will be able to communicate these in a way that the broker understands. They will quickly understand and promote change in a way that fits the relationship. They will support the brokers’ business and will react and be there for their brokers when required. They will bring energy and passion to their role, displaying genuine advocacy for their brand.

Product Provider – Business Development supported by MIMHC
The award will be given to the individual responsible for business development, in a face-to-face capacity. This individual will always go the extra mile for their brokers. Someone who is always available, knows their products inside out and offers support and suggestions to the distribution channels they serve. They will take ownership of the relationships, ensuring that they consistently achieve positive results for the intermediary and their business.

Product Provider – Head of Sales or National Accounts supported by PMS
The nominee will either manage a sales force that successfully delivers core and cross sales targets and/or design and implement the national/corporate account strategy with key intermediary partners. In either case the nominee must show an extensive understanding of intermediary business models and show that they can deliver value to both Product Provider and intermediary. They should have the ability to act strategically and demonstrate outstanding leadership skills.

Business Leader

Development & Innovation Advocate
Nominees will have demonstrated that they are bringing new thinking and development to any aspect of the process within the intermediated mortgage market. This includes, but is not limited to, technology, product design, training and development, customer contact strategies and business efficiency. The successful person will have made a proven positive impact on their own business in the last 12 months, while delivering change that could potentially have positive implications for the wider market.

Specialist Distribution supported by Kensington Mortgages
This award category will be applicable to those individuals that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the specialist arena. They will be able to demonstrate their depth of lender and broker relations and an entrepreneurial spirit which has seen their business adapt to the challenges of the changing specialist landscape.

Surveyor supported by Mortgage Brain
Nominees will embody the ethos of their firm; delivering a consistently high-quality offering, accurate valuations and reports and a quick and efficient service.

Conveyancer
Nominees will have demonstrated an innovative approach to problems, while pushing for a speedy and faultless service to clients. They will also have demonstrated a desire to contribute to a more efficient homebuying process. This category is open to both leaders of conveyancing firms and leaders of a conveyancing platform that directly facilities the delivery of the conveyancing function.

Protection or General Insurance Provider supported by Primis Mortgage Network
The nominees for this award will have demonstrated effective leadership of their business over the last 12 months. They will be able to show growth in sales and illustrate how their actions have helped embed insurance advice into the fabric of the mortgage intermediary channel. This category is open to both leaders of Protection or GI providers and also leaders of a Protection/GI platform that directly facilities the delivery of Protection/GI sales.

Broker (fewer than 10 advisers) supported by AMI
Nominees will have improved their firms standing through effective management and will have over the last 12 months made their business model more robust and valuable. Nominees may have also made an impact on the market outside of their firm over the last 12 months. Someone who has delivered consistently for their firm, but who has also worked for the good of the intermediary market itself.

Broker (11 to 50 advisers) supported by Working in Mortgages
Nominees will have improved their firms standing through effective management and will have over the last 12 months made their business model more robust and valuable. Nominees may have also made an impact on the market outside of their firm over the last 12 months. Someone who has delivered consistently for their firm, but who has also worked for the good of the intermediary market itself.

Broker (over 51 advisers) supported by HSBC UK
Nominees will have improved their firms standing through effective management and will have over the last 12 months made their business model more robust and valuable. Nominees may have also made an impact on the market outside of their firm over the last 12 months. Someone who has delivered consistently for their firm, but who has also worked for the good of the intermediary market itself.

Mortgage Club supported by BM Solutions
The successful nominee will be someone who has successfully managed their business in the last 12 months, who understands the needs of both brokers and lenders and delivers a proposition that adds value to both parties.

Network supported by Halifax Intermediaries
This award will go to the nominee who has led their firm very effectively over the last 12 months, whether this is strengthening their lender relations, launching new services for ARs or taking a stand on issues that affect members.

Intermediary Lender (less than £5bn gross lending p.a.) supported by L&C Mortgages
This award is for a star performer who is successfully running their business, which lends less than £5bn gross per year, with great leadership and authority. They will have shown a willingness to work with all parties to sustain and evolve the marketplace.

Intermediary Lender (£5bn or more gross lending p.a.) supported by Mortgage Advice Bureau
This award is for a standout individual who provides leadership and authority. They will have overseen growth in their business in the last 12 months and shown a willingness to work with all parties to sustain and evolve the marketplace.

The Lifetime Achievement Award

The winner will be someone who is acknowledged by many to have devoted themselves to the sector for a significant period of time, and who has made a significant and positive difference to the market.

NB: Please note Our Lifetime Achievement Award category is not open to public nominations. The shortlist and judging are carried out by the editorial and publishing teams at Mortgage Solutions.

2026 Categories

Broker

All candidates in the following broker categories must demonstrate that a minimum of 50% of their role involves advising clients.

Lender

Product Provider – Rising Star supported by Sesame

Business Leader

The Lifetime Achievement Award

The winner will be someone who is acknowledged by many to have devoted themselves to the sector for a significant period of time, and who has made a significant and positive difference to the market.

NB: Please note Our Lifetime Achievement Award category is not open to public nominations. The shortlist and judging are carried out by the editorial and publishing teams at Mortgage Solutions.

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