Award categories · 2027
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The Better Business Awards recognise excellence across every area of Australia’s mortgage and finance profession. Whether you’re an individual broker, business owner or industry professional, there’s a category designed to celebrate your achievements.
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Individual
Best Aggregator BDM
Business Development Managers (BDMs) at aggregators play a crucial role in supporting brokers and driving industry growth. This award recognises the aggregator BDM who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to broker success, providing outstanding support, tr…
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Best Boutique Non-Franchise Office
Boutique non-franchise offices bring a unique, personalised approach to mortgage and finance broking, often building strong community connections and client relationships. This award recognises the boutique non-franchise office that has demonstrated exceptiona…
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Best Community Engagement Program
Community engagement is increasingly important in building trust, brand awareness, and meaningful connections with local markets. This award recognises the brokerage or office that has implemented the most effective community engagement program, demonstrating …
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Best Customer Service Individual
Exceptional customer service is the cornerstone of success in the finance broking industry, creating lasting client relationships and referral networks. This award recognises the individual who has consistently delivered outstanding customer service, going abo…
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Best Customer Service Office
A customer-centric office culture drives business success, client retention, and positive industry reputation. This award recognises the office that has created and sustained an exceptional customer service culture, implementing systems, training, and practice…
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Individual
Best Finance Broker
Outstanding finance brokers combine technical expertise, client service excellence, and business acumen to deliver superior outcomes. This award recognises the finance broker who has demonstrated exceptional performance across all aspects of their practice, in…
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Best Finance Brokerage Office
Leading finance brokerage offices combine strong leadership, innovative practices, and a commitment to excellence across all operations. This award recognises the finance brokerage office that has demonstrated outstanding business performance, operational exce…
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Best Franchise Office
Successful franchise offices leverage brand strength while building strong local market presence and delivering exceptional results. This award recognises the franchise office that has most effectively combined the benefits of franchise systems and support wit…
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Best Large Non-Franchise Office
Large non-franchise offices demonstrate the ability to scale operations while maintaining service quality, culture, and market leadership. This award recognises the large non-franchise office that has achieved exceptional growth, operational excellence, and ma…
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Individual
Best Lender BDM (Bank)
Bank BDMs are essential partners to brokers, providing expertise, support, and solutions that enable brokers to deliver optimal outcomes for clients. This award recognises the bank BDM who has demonstrated exceptional support for brokers, product knowledge, re…
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Individual
Best Lender BDM (Non-Bank)
Non-bank BDMs provide vital alternative lending solutions and support that expand brokers' capabilities to serve diverse client needs. This award recognises the non-bank BDM who has demonstrated exceptional support for brokers, product expertise, innovative so…
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Individual
Best Loan Administrator
Loan administrators are the backbone of efficient brokerage operations, ensuring smooth processing and exceptional client experiences. This award recognises the loan administrator who has demonstrated outstanding operational excellence, attention to detail, cl…
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Best New Office
Starting a new office requires vision, determination, and the ability to quickly establish market presence and operational excellence. This award recognises the new office (established within the last two years) that has achieved the most impressive early succ…
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Individual
Best Regional Broker
Regional brokers play a vital role in serving communities outside major metropolitan areas, often building deep local connections and trust. This award recognises the broker operating in regional Australia who has demonstrated exceptional business performance,…
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Best Regional Office
Regional offices are essential to ensuring access to quality finance broking services across Australia's diverse communities. This award recognises the office operating in regional Australia that has achieved outstanding business performance, community impact,…
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Individual
Best Residential Broker
Residential brokers are at the heart of helping Australians achieve their property ownership dreams through expert guidance and service. This award recognises the residential broker who has demonstrated exceptional expertise in residential lending, outstanding…
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Individual
Industry Thought Leader of the Year
Thought leaders shape industry direction through innovation, advocacy, and sharing insights that advance the profession. This award recognises the individual who has made the most significant contribution to industry thought leadership, demonstrating exception…
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Individual
Mentor of the Year
Mentorship is essential for developing the next generation of industry professionals and ensuring the ongoing success of the profession. This award recognises the individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to mentoring others, providing guidance, s…
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Individual
New Broker of the Year
New brokers bring fresh energy, innovation, and dedication to the industry, often achieving impressive results early in their careers. This award recognises the broker (registered within the last two years) who has demonstrated the most impressive early career…
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Individual
Wellness Advocate of the Year
Wellness advocacy is increasingly important in building sustainable, healthy workplace cultures that support long-term success. This award recognises the individual who has championed wellness initiatives within their organisation or the broader industry, demo…