This exclusive daytime event will bring together over 700 industry professionals to celebrate excellence in the specialist finance sector.

Voting is now open (2nd February). Apply to become a judge to submit your vote here.

Event details:

B&C Awards: 1:30pm, Thursday 4th June
Venue: The Willows, Ilford
There is parking for drivers or taxi drop off, an overground, and the Elizabeth line nearby
Timing: 1:30pm – 9:30pm (daytime event)
After-party: We are expecting to host one at a nearby venue with details to follow once confirmed

Theme

Hosted at The Willows, the ceremony will transform into a 1950s dream, blending Britain’s own rock ’n’ roll era with classic Americana.

Think jukebox tunes, dance-hall swagger, moggies and hot rods, and silver-screen sparkle.

Expect milkshakes with your martinis, a touch of roller-skate glamour, and a night where the industry’s biggest stars take centre stage.

Judging process

Based on invaluable feedback from industry professionals like you, we’ve kept the new judging process unveiled last year which made the process faster, easier, and more streamlined than ever before. No lengthy testimonials, no over-complicated submissions — just a focus on real industry experience and what’s been achieved over the past year. It’s all about impact, innovation, and excellence.

Here’s how the judging process works:

1. Sign up to become a judge
From 2nd February, we will be accepting the first 60 lenders and 250 brokers to register as judges. This is your chance to have a direct hand in determining the top companies and individuals across all categories in the specialist finance sector.

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2. One judge per company
To ensure fairness and transparency, only one person per company can sign up to vote as a judge. This will be vetted and any duplicates or additional votes will be removed. You must use your company email address — personal email addresses won’t be accepted.

3. Confirmation and voting access
Once you have registered and been verified, you’ll receive a confirmation email along with a one-time password (OTP) to access the voting platform. You’ll be able to vote online for the nominees you believe are most deserving based on their achievements over the past year.

4. Vote based on experience — no testimonials required
This year’s voting is experience-driven. We’ve simplified the process to focus purely on what you’ve seen and experienced over the past 12 months. No long testimonials or extra paperwork — just choose the nominees you think have made the biggest impact in the industry.

5. The final results
Once online voting closes on 17th March, your votes will directly shape the shortlist of nominees, which will be revealed at the end of March. Any tie-breaks will be deliberated by the judges. The companies and individuals with the most votes will be announced as the winners at the B&C Awards 2026 on 4th June.

Important Dates

• Judging application and voting opens: Monday 2nd February 
• Voting closes: Monday 17th March 
• Shortlist revealed: End of March

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to help determine the winners of the B&C Awards 2026! Be sure to register as a judge now that voting has opened and make your voice heard in recognising the industry’s most outstanding achievements.

Attend the B&C Awards 2026

Tables at the B&C Awards 2026 are already 65% sold out.

If you are interested in buying a table or ticket, or would like to know what sponsorship opportunities are available, contact Beth Fisher at [email protected] or Ellen Townsend at [email protected].

We can’t wait to see you at the B&C Awards Drive-In at The Willows on 4th June 2026 for an unforgettable celebration of the best and brightest in the specialist finance industry!