Winning an LMG Award means more than just a moment on stage. It’s a career milestone, a mark of trust from your peers, and a reflection of the impact you’ve made on clients and the industry.
Celebrating the outstanding
Tuesday 3 March, 2026, 6.30pm • Crown Palladium, Melbourne
Every year, the LMG Awards spotlights the brokers, businesses, brokers and lenders who set the standard for our industry.
Nominations open 15 October
Recognising leadership, innovation and client service excellence
The LMG Awards are our night to celebrate the very best across our network - the brokers, businesses, and lenders whose hard work, bold ideas, and commitment to their clients set the benchmark for our entire industry.
Held as part of the Growth Summit conference, this national gala brings together our community from across Australia for an unforgettable evening of recognition, connection, and celebration.
Award Categories
Peer nominations open Wednesday 15 October
Know someone who’s going above and beyond? A leader, innovator, or community builder who deserves the spotlight?
Nominate them, or yourself, and give credit where it’s due.
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Highest NPS from clients, based on all scores received and weighted by total responses.
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Peer-nominated
An individual or team making a big impact in one or more LMG communities (Best Interest Mates, Leading Ladies, Asset Finance, Commercial Circle, Finclude, Client Service Managers and Young Business Owners).
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Peer-nominated
Lifts financial literacy for clients and the community, making money matters simple and empowering.
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Peer-nominated
Less than two years in the industry (as of 30 June 2025) and already delivering exceptional client results backed by glowing testimonials.
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Peer-nominated
A business owner or manager who builds, mentors, and retains top talent, driving team success and outstanding results.
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Peer-nominated
The top asset finance BDM, as voted by brokers.
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Peer-nominated
The top commercial finance BDM, as voted by brokers.
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Peer-nominated
The top residential finance BDM, as voted by brokers.
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Peer-nominated
Top lender, as voted by brokers.
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Data-based
Exceptional performance in asset finance, outstanding service, deep lender knowledge, and client outcomes at scale.
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Data-based
An asset finance brokerage excelling in service, innovation, client relationships, and market impact.
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Data-based
Top 10 individual commercial brokers by total settled value in FY25.
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Data-based
Highest settled commercial loan value in FY25.
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Data-based
An experienced loan processor, credit analyst, or CSM who consistently delivers high-quality, client-first service.
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Peer-nominated
Drives operational efficiency, systems, and solutions that support brokers, CSMs, and clients.
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Peer-nominated
Under 35 and leading a thriving business, with strong growth and peer and client respect.
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Peer-nominated
A non-metro business (population under 250,000) delivering standout client results, team culture, and community impact.
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Peer-nominated
An enterprise partner delivering the most impactful broker programs, driving deal volume, services per client, and overall growth.
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Data-based
Top residential broker by customers helped.
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Data-based
Top residential brokerage by customers helped – max 5 staff.
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Data-based
Top residential brokerage by customers helped – max 10 staff.
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Data based
Top residential brokerage by customers helped – more than 10 staff.
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Peer-nominated
A business excelling across multiple services: resi, commercial, asset, and ancillary services.
How it works
Nominations open Wednesday 15 October
Anyone in the LMG network can nominate – yourself, a colleague, or another business. Show us your wins, results, and impact from the past 12 months, matched to the category criteria.
Nominations must be submitted via the online form by Wednesday 3 December 2025.
Late entries won’t be accepted.
1. Nominations
Anyone in the LMG network can submit for the peer-nominated awards - yourself, a colleague or another business.
Once they open on 15 October, all nominations must be made before the deadline on 3 December.
2. Review & shortlist
Our awards team reviews all eligible nominations and identifies the standout performers in each category. This is where we create the finalist shortlist.
3. Finalists announced
Peer-nominated award finalists will be announced on 17 December.
We’ll email finalists directly and share the full list across the network so everyone can celebrate.
4. Judging
An independent judging panel scores each finalist against the criteria. The highest scorer in each category takes home the award.
Awards Night
Winners revealed live at the LMG Awards Gala on 3 March during Growth Summit 2026.
Timeline from nominate to winner
Join us in celebrating those setting the standard.