“Alfa is very proud to sponsor the Outstanding Achievement Award, which recognises an individual or team that had a significant, meaningful impact in asset finance during 2023,” commented Richard Dewire, Chief Revenue Officer at Alfa.

“Only with this type of contribution and dedication to excellence can the industry innovate and progress, which benefits us all. We look forward to showing the recipient our appreciation and celebrating their success.”

With the closing date for award nominations drawing near, all entries must be submitted by Friday 3rd May via the AFC Summer Awards website.

Winner of the AFC Outstanding Achievement Award 2023 was Louise McIntosh, Head of Asset Finance Operations at United Trust Bank (UTB) for her project management of the implementation of Alfa Start in 2022.

The project was delivered in 21 weeks, from start to finish, which included both the implementation of Alfa Start and the integration with ADP / Lending Metrics / Lexis Nexis for auto-decisions. This was an industry-first to go-live on Alfa Start including middle office functionality.

All of this was achieved against a backdrop of record-breaking lending volumes in UTB's asset finance business and whilst maintaining industry leading service levels in this area.

Other 2024 award categories include:

• AFC excellence in compliance award 2024 - 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 2024 - for a team or individual who has been recognised by its organisation or by its partners for outstanding success in technology during 2023.
• AFC social award 2024 – for an individual, team or organisation which has made a substantial contribution to some aspect of managing the social impact of an organisation or the industry on its publics.
• 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 Lifetime Achievement Award – for an individual who has had a career working in auto or equipment finance industry and has made a lifelong contribution either to the businesses in which they have operated and/or to the industry as a whole.

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!

Got a question about the awards, categories, entry process or the dinner? Email AFC head of events, Eva Lindsay, at evalindsay@assetfinanceconnect.com

We look forward to receiving your nominations by Friday 3rd May and to seeing you at the awards night on 9th July at City Central within the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company! Book your table now for this year’s must-attend event!

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