ABOUT THE AWARDS
Auto Finance News and the Auto Finance Summit are pleased to solicit your nominations for the 2026 Auto Finance Excellence Awards, which celebrate achievements in the automotive lending and leasing industry.
The awards, which have been presented annually since 2005, recognize achievements by companies and/or executives in the industry and will be announced at this year’s Auto Finance Summit, Oct. 5-7 in Las Vegas, and in an upcoming issue of Auto Finance News.
To make a nomination, fill out the form with as much detail as possible. The Auto Finance Excellence Awards are unique in that they are the only designations of achievement within the auto financing industry. View past award winners here.
KEY DATES
Nominations Open: Now
Nominations Due: Friday, August 21, 2026
Awards Announced: During the 2026 Auto Finance Summit, Oct. 5-7, Las Vegas
WHO CAN NOMINATE?
Companies and executives are permitted to nominate themselves.
Service providers may nominate their finance company clients.
We are excited to introduce the Rising Star Awards, recognizing up-and-coming talent making a meaningful impact early in their careers. Companies are invited to nominate rising professionals for this new recognition program.