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It’s your time to shine

SUBMIT NOW and take the first step to being recognised as one of Australia’s leading professionals and businesses in mortgage industry. Don’t miss your chance to win a coveted Better Business Award at the mortgage industry’s night of nights.

Held throughout early 2026 across the country, the black-tie gala events will showcase the depth of talent of the nation’s leading professionals and businesses in the mortgage industry while affirming the sector’s essential role in supporting the expansion of Australia.

For more information on the awards program, click here, or to start your submission today, click here.

About the 2026 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 industry’s best of the best in local markets.

For over a decade, the awards have lauded the cream of the crop in each state and territory and are coveted by 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 program aims to 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 a 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 for. 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

23 October

Nominations and submissions open

28 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

Make sure you are a member of The Adviser to receive updates.

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AWARDS CEREMONY 2026

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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