With an overwhelming response to the awards and with the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend putting many people behind, we have decided to extend our awards deadline until Friday 21st April to give companies an extra week to write and submit their entries.
Remember well-written, well-considered nominations stand more chance of winning because they tell the judges what they need to know, without making them work hard to find the information they need to reach a fair conclusion. Well-written nominations are clear and succinct, provide objective evidence including facts and figures as well as subjective evidence like testimonials that make it easy for the judges to respond positively and you now have until the 21st April to compile your entry or enter additional categories at https://afcawardsuk.com/summerawards2023/en/page/categories
How should you structure your award entry:
Opening statement – why you believe the nominee should win the award.
Open your nomination with a clear and succinct statement telling the judges why you believe the nominee deserves the award. Include enough information for the judges to understand what is unique or special, what specific challenges were faced and overcome, what actions were taken, and what the outcomes were. Avoid too much detail. Write like a journalist not an academic: list the most important information first.
Objective evidence and detail – why the judges should agree with you.
Back your opening statement with relevant detail and objective evidence. Provide the judges with the detail and data they need to reach the same conclusion as you. Ruthlessly remove anything which is padding. If there is compelling information which judges need to know, include it. If they don’t need to know something, remove it.
Closing statement – any other information you would like the judges to know.
Include subjective evidence like testimonials or details of other awards which have been won. They tell the judges others have already reached the same conclusion.
With categories providing opportunities for companies, individuals, and teams to be recognised for their hard work, innovation and service to the industry, there really is something for everyone.
2023 award categories include:
AFC excellence in compliance award 2023 - for companies whose compliance teams lead the way in establishing positive cultures and whose leaders are becoming the customer champions in the boardroom.
AFC excellence in technology award 2023 - for a team or individual who has been recognised by its organisation or by its partners for outstanding success in technology during 2023.
Asset Finance Connect CEO of the Year – for a CEO who has made the most noteworthy contribution to their organisation or to the equipment/ auto finance industry. Is your CEO inspirational? Nominate them now
Asset Finance Connect Rising Star Award – for all rising stars who have demonstrated their true passion for the industry, have started to make a positive impact, and have ability and ambition to excel. Are you fostering talent that will carry the industry forward or have a member of your team that deserves recognition for all they do?
Asset Finance Connect Outstanding Achievement Award – for a team or individual who has been recognised by its organisation or by its industry partners for outstanding success in some aspect of their work during 2023. Is there someone in your organisation or that you work with who is always going above and beyond?
Nominations can be made by the company entering, to nominate teams, individuals or on behalf of an organisation so don't hesitate to put yourself or others forward!
The awards ceremony and gala dinner will take place on 12th July from 6pm until late returning again to the prestigious Hurlingham Club in London. It is set to be a night to remember full of celebration!
If there is anything else that you need help with, information that can be provided or if you think you may need a little extra time to enter, please do contact our head of events Eva Lindsay at evalindsay@assetfinanceconnect.com
