Award Categories
Customer Choice Award
Data-based
Highest NPS from clients, based on all scores received and weighted by total responses.
Leading Ladies Leadership Award
Peer-nominated
Recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to supporting and advancing women across the industry and/or LMG network through leadership, mentoring, advocacy and creating opportunities for others.
Best Interest Mates Community Champion
Peer-nominated
Recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to improving connection, wellbeing and mental health across the industry and/or LMG network.
Financial Literacy Advocate of the Year
Peer-nominated
Lifts financial literacy for clients and the community, making money matters simple and empowering.
Best New Broker of the Year
Peer-nominated
Less than two years in the industry (as of 30 June 2026) and already delivering exceptional client results backed by glowing testimonials.
Leader of the Year
Peer-nominated
A business owner or manager who builds, mentors, and retains top talent, driving team success and outstanding results.
Asset Finance Broker of the Year
Data-based
Exceptional performance in asset finance, outstanding service, deep lender knowledge, and client outcomes at scale.
Top 10 Commercial Brokers
Data-based
Top 10 individual commercial brokers by total settled value in FY26.
Client Service Manager of the Year
Peer-nominated
An experienced loan processor, credit analyst, or CSM who consistently delivers high-quality, client-first service.
Operations Manager of the Year
Peer-nominated
Drives operational efficiency, systems, and solutions that support brokers, CSMs, and clients.
Young Business Owner of the Year
Peer-nominated
Under 35 and leading a thriving business, with strong growth and peer and client respect.
Resi Broker of the Year – Top 25
Data-based
Top residential brokers by customers helped.
Asset Finance Brokerage of the Year
Data-based
An asset finance brokerage excelling in service, innovation, client relationships, and market impact.
Commercial Broker Business of the Year
Data-based
Highest settled commercial loan value in FY26.
Regional Business of the Year
Peer-nominated
A non-metro business (located in a population of less than 250,000) delivering standout client results, team culture, and community impact.
Country Business of the Year
Peer-nominated
A non-metro business (located within a population of less than 100,000) delivering standout client results, team culture, and community impact.
Enterprise Partner of the Year
Peer-nominated
An enterprise partner delivering the most impactful broker programs, driving deal volume, services per client, and overall growth.
Residential Brokerage <5 Brokers
Data-based
Top residential brokerage by customers helped – max 5 staff.
Residential Brokerage 5-10 Brokers
Data-based
Top residential brokerage by customers helped – max 10 staff.
Residential Brokerage 10+ Brokers
Data-based
Top residential brokerage by customers helped – more than 10 staff.
Diversified Business of the Year
Peer-nominated
A business excelling across multiple services: residential, commercial, asset finance, and ancillary services.
Lender of the Year
Peer-nominated
Top lender, as voted by brokers.
Lender BDM of the Year - Asset
Peer-nominated
The top asset finance BDM, as voted by brokers.
(State winners at the recent CAF PD Days make up the finalists for this award)
Lender BDM of the Year - Commercial
Peer-nominated
The top commercial finance BDM, as voted by brokers.
(State winners at the recent CAF PD Days make up the finalists for this award)
Lender BDM of the Year - Residential
Peer-nominated
The top residential finance BDM, as voted by brokers.