NACFB decorates 2013 Award winners

Chanice Henry | 08:00 Thursday 28th November 2013 | 18

Earlier on this week, the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers celebrated its 2013 Gala Dinner with comedy, music and awards.

p>Earlier on this week, the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers celebrated its 2013 Gala Dinner with comedy, music and awards.

The evening hosted 580 guests at the Westminster Park Plaza who attended to discover who would receive the ceremony’s 10 awards were presented.

The Award Winners :

Business Bank of the Year

Lloyds Bank

Asset Funder of the Year

Investec Asset Finance PLC

Buy-to-Let Lender of the Year

Aldermore Bank

Most Innovative Lender of the Year

Shawbrook Bank

Specialist Lender of the Year

Funding Circle

Commercial Mortgage Lender of the Year

Lloyds Bank

Factor & Invoice Discounter of the Year

Bibby Financial Services

Short Term Funder of the Year

United Trust Bank

Most Supportive Lender of the Year

Aldermore Bank

Outstanding Contribution to the Broker Market

David Johnson- Shawbrook Bank

The NACFB also raised for the £ 12,244 for StarLight, a charity that grants wishes for terminally ill children. The event boasted various streams of entertainment with comedy Rory Bremner and singing from Soap star Shaun Williamson.

Adam Tyler, Chief Executive Officer, said: “The NACFB has been inundated with feedback since the Gala Dinner saying it was fantastic and that Rory Bremner went down a storm. The charity struck a chord as did David Johnson’s award. For a Tuesday night in November, the turnout was excellent and also congratulations to all those who received award.”

This year’s Gala Dinner was sponsored by Aldermore Bank, who won multiple awards at the event. Aldermore’s successor Shawbrook Bank was also an award winner at the event, due to take over sponsorship for 2014’s dinner.

Stephen Johnson, Director of Commercial Mortgages at Shawbrook Bank, said: “Winning NACFB’s Most Innovative Lender award is particularly special for us as it’s testament to our belief that brokers are at the heart of everything we do. Our proposition is built around great personal service and a progressive attitude where we are constantly looking at new ways to evolve our products and service. We are never satisfied and are always looking to improve, so we are delighted that this has been recognised by our broker partners.”

Shawbrook’s David Johnson was acknowledged in the event with an award for Outstanding Contribution to the broker market. His son Stephen Johnson said: “I would also add a personal note that the award from the NACFB for David’s contribution to the broker market was a very special thing for the association to do, and the respect with which everybody responded was very humbling.”

Stephen Johnson, Head of Sales for Bibby Financial Services North West, says: “Over recent years Bibby Financial Services has grown significantly and we are now in a great position to increase the vital funding support we offer to SMEs.

“We’re delighted to have won the ‘NACFB Factor and Invoice Discounter of the Year’ for the sixth consecutive year and this highlights our commitment to providing tailored funding solutions to businesses of all sizes, but also demonstrates the strong relationships we have with intermediaries helping to support SMEs across the country.

“This award is testament to our hard work and commitment to our clients and we’re very pleased with the win.”

“Our clients and intermediary partners often tell us that our ability to ‘go the extra mile’ is what sets us apart from the competition and the NACFB award is welcome recognition of our efforts.”

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