The Asset Finance Connect Summer Awards 2025

Welcome to the AFC Summer Awards 2025

Now in its fourth year, the AFC Summer Awards have become a cornerstone of the asset finance calendar—a prestigious evening dedicated to recognising excellence, celebrating success, and looking ahead to the future of our industry.

This is your opportunity to join peers, partners, and pioneers in acknowledging the standout achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations across the auto and equipment finance landscape.

Honouring excellence across the industry

Each award is carefully assessed by an independent panel of respected industry experts, ensuring a rigorous and fair selection process. From long-established accolades such as CEO of the Year and Lifetime Achievement, to fresh categories celebrating emerging talent and digital transformation, the AFC Summer Awards spotlight the very best in our field.

An unmissable evening of celebration

Taking place on July 1st at City Central, located within the historic Honourable Artillery Company grounds in London, this year’s AFC Summer Awards & Gala Dinner promises a night to remember. The evening includes:

• Private vintage funfair: Step back in time and enjoy unlimited rides and games including Dodgems, Carousel, Big Wheel, Ring Toss, Coconut Shy and more. The funfair is open before and after dinner.
• All-inclusive drinks: Relax and enjoy house wine, bottled beer, and soft drinks throughout the evening — all included.
• Three-course gala dinner: A beautifully curated meal with full table service, followed by coffee and petit fours.
• AFC Summer Awards ceremony: Celebrate excellence across the asset finance sector as we reveal the winners of this year’s awards. In addition to the main awards, the evening will feature: AF50UK Awards – sponsored by Solifi, and AF30 Broker Awards – launching this year with four new categories, sponsored by Propel.
• Special guest host – Gary McAllister MBE: Football icon Gary McAllister MBE will co-host the evening and present awards – courtesy of new AFC corporate member verifi – bringing his leadership, experience, and energy to the stage
• Inspiring guest speakers: Be inspired by Dr Carrie Grant MBE (hc) and David Grant MBE, award-winning broadcasters and long-time champions of diversity and inclusion. They will also highlight the work of charity partner Nordoff and Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity.
• Charity raffle and silent auction: Support Nordoff and Robbins through our raffle and silent auction, with incredible prizes available and all proceeds supporting a vital cause.
• After-party with DJ and dancefloor: Once the formalities are complete, head to the dancefloor as our DJ keeps the energy high late into the night.
• Late night snacks and midnight bar: Light bites will be served as the celebrations continue, with the bar open until 12:30 AM.

Secure your place now.

Find out who made the shortlist for the 2025 AFC Summer Awards!

Details of the Pre-Awards Drinks Reception, sponsored by Odessa, will be available shortly.