About the
awards

The benchmark awards program for excellence in mortgage and finance is back

The Better Business Awards provides an excellent platform for talented mortgage and finance professionals and offices across Australia to gain recognition and celebrate the best in the industry in their local markets.

For over a decade, this awards program has celebrated the best of the best in mortgage and finance in each state and territory and is a coveted award for Australia’s brokers, networks, innovators, leaders, and aggregators.

The key to being successful is building up a local presence and servicing clients in your immediate catchment area with dedication and skill. To be an outstanding professional or office, it’s just not about writing volume; it’s about customer service and dedication to the client’s best interests.

The awards celebrate the best of the best in Australia’s mortgage and finance industry and will recognise the outstanding contribution of professionals and businesses working within the profession across 20-plus categories.

The awards are open to all businesses operating in Australia supporting the mortgage and finance industry, and are desirable accolades for both individuals and businesses seeking to forge their role in the sector.

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Why enter the Better Business Awards 2026?

Gain national recognition and elevate yourself above your competitors in the mortgage and finance industry and across Australia.

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Highlight your experience in delivering high-level broking services

With a judging panel including senior finance leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs and innovators, a Better Business Award is peer-reviewed recognition of your capabilities in broking and passion for driving the industry forward.
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Stand out in a competitive marketplace

Securing a Better Business Award will set you apart from the industry, celebrating individuals and businesses as champions of customer service.
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Gain recognition for your contribution to progressing Australia’s broking industry

The Better Business Awards highlight the pinnacle of innovation and success in the broking industry. Finalists and winners create a benchmark of excellence for their peers and reaffirm their position as leaders for years to come.

How to enter the awards:

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Decide which categories you are eligible to go into. Review the categories here.

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Register your account through our secure awards platform. Register and log in here.

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Fill in the details of your submission/s. Review the judging process here.

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When you’re happy with your submission, press save and lodge it!

Key dates

25 September

Nominations and submissions open

7 November

Submissions close

Please contact Lizzie Whitlock on 0480 841 024 or via email if you have any questions or need help lodging your submission.

26 February

Finalists announced

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EVENT DATES 2026:

Awards ceremony. Don’t miss out on the industry’s networking evening of the year.
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QLD: Thursday, 12 March 2026
SA: Thursday, 19 March 2026
WA: Thursday, 26 March 2026
NSW: Thursday, 9 April 2026
VIC: Thursday, 16 April

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