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Shortlist 2026

The 2026 Yorkshire Financial Awards shortlist revealed

We are very excited to reveal our 2026 finalists for the Yorkshire Financial Awards!

Our independent judging panel carefully reviewed all of your excellent submissions from across the financial services community.

Selecting a shortlist from such a strong and diverse field was no easy task, and the judges dedicated significant time and expertise to the process.

Join us to find out who will be announced on the night and to celebrate excellence across the industry.

We look forward to welcoming you to the awards.

  • Accelerator of the Year

    Nexus / University of Leeds

    TMG Mortgage Network

  • Best ESG Campaign

    The winner will be announced at the ceremony!

  • Mortgage Broker of the Year

    Bluegate MortgagesCleggacy Financial
    Ebor Mortgages LTD
    Harj Marwaha (The Right Broker Ltd)
    Mortgage Advice Hub
    Nicola Kay Mortgage & Protection Specialists
    Nouveau FS Group
    Yorkshire Financial Services

  • Customer Service Team of the Year

    Ebor Mortgages LTD
    Fintel – Simplybiz Mortgage Club
    PenLife Associates
    YB Financial Advisory
    Yorkshire Financial Services

  • Director of the Year

    Antony Barton – Robertson Baxter
    David Lloyd – Fensham Howes
    Ian Goodliffe – BDCU
    Phil Harris – Coppice
    Shaun Wood – Simpson Wood

  • Employer of the Year

    CHN Financial Consultancy
    Fortus
    PenLife Associates
    The Insurance Emporium

  • Financial Adviser Team of the Year

    Berry & Oak
    CHN Financial Consultancy
    Chase de Vere
    Lazenby’s Financial Services
    Robertson Baxter
    The Private Office

  • Independent Financial Adviser of the Year

    Alan Lazenby – Lazenby’s Financial Services Ltd
    Andrew Elson – Berry & Oak
    Chloe Jones – Frenkel Topping Group
    Garry Ibison – Chase de Vere
    Phil Harris – Coppice
    Sophie Thornhill – CHN Financial Consultancy
    The Private Office

  • Insurer of the Year

    The winner will be announced at the ceremony!

  • Investment Team of the Year

    Brown Shipley
    Raymond James
    Simpson Wood Financial Services

  • Lender of the Year

    The winner will be announced at the ceremony!

  • Insurance Broker of the Year

    Coversure Insurance Brokers
    Protex Financial

  • Mortgage Provider of the Year

    The winner will be announced at the ceremony!

  • Outstanding Achievement Award

    Coppice

    StepChange Debt Charity

  • Outstanding Customer Service Award

    Beverley Building Society
    Ebor Mortgages LTD
    TNJ Mortgages Limited
    Yorkshire Financial Services

  • Outstanding Female Leader

    Holly Irvine – Yorkshire Financial Services
    Katie Machin – YorWealth
    Nicola Firth – Knowledge Bank
    Nicole Kay – Nicola Kay Mortgage & Protection Specialists
    Sarah Elson – Berry & Oak
    Tammy Tamanna – TNJ Mortgages Limited
    Victoria Hicks – Melo Advisory Services

  • Restricted Financial Adviser of the Year

    The winner will be announced at the ceremony!

  • Rising Star of the Year

    Ellie Demetriou – Bluegate Mortgages
    Janka Brabcova – BDCU Credit Union
    Robert Earle – Succession Wealth
    Robert Newsome – Chase de Vere

  • Small Financial Business of the Year

    Bradford District Credit Union
    Fyfe Financial Ltd
    Knowledge Bank
    Simpson Wood Financial Services

  • Support Staff of the Year

    Debbie Gilbody – Nicola Kay Mortgage & Protection Specialists

    Jo Davey – Robertson Baxter

  • Trainee of the Year

    The winner will be announced at the ceremony!

  • Wealth Manager of the Year

    Brown Shipley
    Fortus
    Raymond James

  • Innovative Product of the Year

    BrokerLync
    Knowledge Bank

  • FinTech Initiative of the Year

    The winner will be announced at the ceremony!

  • Credit Broker of the Year

    Bluestone
    YB Financial Advisory

  • Best Marketing Campaign

    Bradford District Credit Union
    Evlo
    IBOSS Asset Management
    Leeds Building Society
    StepChange Debt Charity

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