Financial Reporter Awards

In two weeks' time, we'll be announcing the winners of the Financial Reporter Awards 2025 at our awards ceremony, held at DIECAST in Manchester!

While we're so excited to celebrate all our incredible finalists, we're also looking forward to recognising our sponsors, whose support is so important in making the FRAs what it is today.

But what motivated them to get involved in this year's awards? We spoke to them to find out:

"The FRAs highlight excellence and change in the industry. They recognise a huge variety of sectors and job roles demonstrating that every single person plays their part.

"This year’s event is especially fantastic as it comes back to the North of the country. Financial Reporter's values are very much aligned with those of Roma, and this is the perfect fit!"

- Charlotte Rutter, Roma Finance, Headline Sponsor & Short-Term Lending Broker of the Year sponsor

"Our industry often feels like it runs at a hundred miles an hour, so it’s fantastic to be able to take the time to come together and celebrate all our achievements. Industry recognition is a really valuable way of building relationships, but it’s ultimately about demonstrating our industry’s commitment to always delivering the best for our customers.

"We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Protection Provider of the Year category at this year’s Financial Reporter Awards. We understand the important role that protection plays for our customers, and we’re proud to support an award that celebrates outstanding providers in this space. Supporting the awards is a fantastic way to build and strengthen our relationships, aligning with our commitment to recognising excellence."

- Lisa Parker, L&C Mortgages, Protection Provider of the Year sponsor

"This is a great opportunity to get the messages out about our own proposition. The FRAs is a great tool for us to get recognised and showcase the excellent things we are doing and supporting our area of the market. It is well known that the FRAs has a fantastic reach, and we are very happy to support.

"It's brilliant that these are being hosted in Manchester and in the North, as we can reach and invite brokers to a prestigious awards ceremony who may normally not be able to attend."

- Timothy Sweetman, Paragon Bank, Buy-to-Let Broker of the Year sponsor

"Within the mortgage industry, there has been a barrage of rate and criteria changes at breakneck speed. And this is one of the reasons it’s so important to take time to reflect and celebrate. Financial Reporter Awards never disappoints in providing a fantastic, inclusive, innovative, and memorable awards experience.

"Mortgages can be life-changing for many, and it's why service levels and a cohesive relationship between lender and broker are so important.

"However, pivotal to providing a smooth customer journey is the mortgage administrator, which we have championed and will continue to champion in our industry, through the sponsorship and collaboration with Financial Reporter Awards."

- Shiloh Robertson, Pepper Money, Mortgage Administrator of the Year

"It's important to celebrate excellence within our industry and recognise the businesses and individuals that are leading the sector and delivering for brokers and consumers alike.

"Financial Reporter is an important title in the mortgage trade press and provides the industry with well-curated insights, so supporting the Financial Reporter Awards is a bit of a no-brainer for us!"

- Paul Hunt, Square 1 Media Limited, Media Partner

"As the landscape of our industry continues to evolve, especially with the rise of digital transformation and shifting client expectations, awards like these shine a light on those leading the change in adopting best practices and improving customer experience, while also offering a platform for shared learning and collaboration.

"By supporting this event, we contribute to fostering a culture of excellence and accountability within the sector. This is not only important for our own growth but for the future of the entire industry."

- Arfan Khan, BRM Legal, Specialist Lender of the Year sponsor

"The Financial Reporter Awards are a great way to celebrate the brilliant work happening across our industry, particularly among advisers, who play such a vital role in guiding customers through an ever-changing mortgage landscape.

"We’re really proud to be sponsoring the Mortgage Adviser of the Year category at this year’s Financial Reporter Awards. As a lender that works exclusively through mortgage brokers, this community is absolutely central to what we do - and this award in particular shines a spotlight on the very best in the business."

- Matt Kingston, Nottingham Building Society, Adviser of the Year sponsor

"The Financial Reporter Awards showcase, recognise and reward the best talent in the mortgage industry. It is a privilege to be part of this awards ceremony, and to play a small part in jointly celebrating excellence in the industry."