The countdown is on. There’s just one week left to nominate standout professionals and organizations for the 2025 Australian Mortgage Awards (AMAs). With the ballot box closing this Friday, now’s the time to make sure mortgage industry champions get the recognition they deserve. Whether it’s a rising star, a top-performing brokerage, or a trailblazing lender, this is your last chance to shine a spotlight on excellence in the mortgage and finance sector.
"It’s a great opportunity to support a broker who has crafted a strategy driving efficiency and representing their clients with earnestness,” Dean Koutsoumidis, managing director at Equity-One, told Australian Broker. The Melbourne-based commercial mortgage lender and investment fund is sponsoring the "Equity-One Broker of the Year – Productivity" award.
Ian Rakhit, general manager, home buying distribution at digital lender Bankwest, is also encouraging mortgage industry professionals to cast their votes.
"Brokers play a vital role in the banking industry," Rakhit said. "And awards like the Australian Mortgage Awards celebrate individuals and organisations leading the way in innovation, inspiring others and elevating standards across the broker industry."
Bankwest is sponsoring the "Bankwest New Brokerage of the Year" award.
Barry Saoud, general manager of mortgages and commercial at non-bank lender Pepper Money, added: "Taking a moment to nominate someone is one of the most helpful things you can do in our industry. It’s a way to recognise the brokers who go the extra mile – especially in specialty lending – helping customers who need it most. Celebrating their impact lifts us all."
Pepper Money is sponsoring the "Pepper Money Broker of the Year – Specialty Lending" award.
Don’t miss your chance to recognize excellence – submit your nominations before the deadline.
AMA Finalists (aka Excellence Awardees) will be revealed on 11 August.
The 2025 AMA ceremony will be held on 17 October at The Fullerton in Sydney.
Guests are invited to don their finest black-tie outfits for an unforgettable night of recognition, live entertainment and high-powered networking. The evening will include legendary Australian singer Daryl Braithwaite as the featured act. The iconic Aussie musician is celebrated for chart-toppers like his 1974 hit "You're My World," and the 1990 rendition of "The Horses." Adding to the excitement, well-known TV personality and comedian Dave Hughes will take the spotlight as the evening’s master of ceremonies.
Pepper’s Saoud is a firm believer in the power of awards nights like the AMAs, saying "in-person events are where we show up for each other. They’re not just about networking – they’re about sharing knowledge and building the kind of relationships that move our industry forward. That human connection is what makes this community so strong."
Ian added: "Brokers play a critical role in the banking industry and it’s important to take time to celebrate the broker sector and the exceptional support they provide to customers."
This 2025 extravaganza, which honors excellence, innovation and the achievements of Australia’s mortgage professionals, is once again backed by major bank Westpac.
Other award sponsors include AMP Bank, ANZ, Bendigo Bank Broker, Bluestone Home Loans, Commonwealth Bank (CBA), Finance Brokers Association of Australasia (FBAA), Firstmac, Infinity Capital Financial Group, Keystone Capital, La Trobe Financial, Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA), Mortgage Choice, Mortgage Street, MSA National, Pepper Money, Prime Capital, Rate Money, RedZed, Resimac, So Money, and Success & Broker. Finstreet is Exclusive Post Awards Event Sponsor, while MA Money is Photo Booth Sponsor. Maxiron Capital is Social Media Sponsor, with PRPTY360 as Champagne Sponsor. FinSecure is the feature act sponsor.
The Australian Mortgage Awards is a Key Media event, hosted by Australian Broker and Mortgage Professional Australia (MPA). The 2025 AMAs begins at 7 p.m. at 1 Martin Place, at the Fullerton Hotel Sydney in the CBD. Guests are invited to suit up and show off their finest black-tie flair.
On the night:
7 p.m. – Networking drinks
Enjoy a drink and connect with fellow guests.
7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Awards dinner
Three-course dinner and official awards presentation.
11 p.m. to 1 a.m. – Post-awards celebration
Festivities continue in the post-awards celebration in the Heritage Ballroom, located on level 6 of the Fullerton.
