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Awards Nominations now open for the AFC Summer Awards 2025! Published: 7th April 2025 Share Asset Finance Connect is delighted to announce that nominations for the highly anticipated Asset Finance Summer Awards 2025 are now open! The official awards website is live, allowing organisations to nominate outstanding individuals and companies and secure their tables for the prestigious event. Book Your Table Now Nominate Someone for an Award Edward Peck, CEO of Asset Finance Connect, expressed his excitement for the upcoming awards: “These awards shine a spotlight on the incredible talent, innovation, and dedication within the asset finance industry. “Whether you’re celebrating your company’s achievements or recognising the hard work of an exceptional individual or team, now is the time to put forward your nominations and ensure their success is acknowledged.” This is your opportunity to nominate companies, individuals, and teams who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation, and service to the asset finance industry. Don’t delay as award entries close on May 9th! Submit your entry today! Award categories include: Asset Finance Connect Employer of the Year – Celebrating the best auto or equipment finance company to work for. Encourage your employees to nominate your firm! Asset Finance Connect Broker of the Year & Asset Finance Connect Lender of the Year – If you work with an outstanding broker or lender, don’t miss the chance to recognise their excellence. Asset Finance Personal Achievement Awards – Recognising exceptional employees and teams within your organisation. Categories include: AFC Outstanding Achievement Award 2025, AFC Excellence in Compliance Award 2025, and AFC Excellence in Technology Award 2025. See the full list of award categories at https://afcawardsuk.com/en/categories-page An unforgettable evening of celebration and entertainment The 2025 AFC UK Summer Awards & Gala Dinner will take place on Tuesday, 1st July 2025, at the spectacular City Central, Honourable Artillery Company. This exclusive venue, set within the secure grounds of the historic Armoury House, provides a stunning backdrop for an unforgettable night of celebration. Guests can look forward to an exciting funfair, featuring a big wheel, dodgems, and carousel, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the evening’s festivities. The Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner will take place in the main event space, offering uninterrupted views of the stage and a three-course dinner with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. After the awards, the night continues with the Awards After Party, complete with a DJ, dance floor, and a fully stocked bar. Guests can also return to the funfair, ensuring a night filled with fun, networking, and celebration. Eva Lindsay, COO of Asset Finance Connect, highlighted the significance of the event: “”Since launching in 2022, the AFC Summer Awards have rapidly grown into a must-attend event, bringing together over 600 industry leaders from the UK auto and equipment finance sector. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever!” Secure your table today! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend with early bird prices (enter code ‘early bird’): Enhanced Table for Twelve: £3,080 plus VAT (full price £3850+VAT) Standard Table for Ten: £2,600 plus VAT (full price £3250+VAT) Half Table for Five: £1,560 plus VAT (full price £1950+VAT) Enter discount code ‘early bird’ to receive a 20% discount and access the early bird prices. Early bird pricing is available until May 9th, when award nominations will also close. Prices will increase after the nomination deadline, so book now to secure your place at one of the industry’s most prestigious events. For any inquiries about the awards or the gala dinner, contact: Eva Lindsay at evalindsay@assetfinanceconnect.com, or Louise Clavey at louiseclavey@assetfinanceconnect.com We look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating with you on July 1st! See you at the Asset Finance Connect Summer Awards 2025! Asset Finance Connect Asset Finance Connect brings you news and updates about UK and European auto, equipment and asset finance providers. Sign up to our newsletter Featured Stories AwardsCelebrate sustainability: nominate for the AFC Environment Award 2025 AwardsRecognising remarkable talent: AFC Outstanding Achievement Award returns for 2025 AwardsAFC Summer Awards 2025 entry deadline extended to 16th May! Sponsors