NOW that we have the final entries in, it’s judging time!
Once again, Broker News has assembled an expert panel of independent judges to decide who will walk away as winners from this year’s Awards.
So, who are the 2025 Broker News Awards judges?
Chris Swallow – National Sales Manager, Associate division at Novuna Vehicle Solutions. Chris will be judging Best Mid-Size Broker and Best Customer Service Broker.
Paul Harrison – Chief Partnerships Officer, Leasing.com. Paul will be judging Best Appointed Representative and Best Innovation in Broking.
Scott Glover – Head of Broker Sales – Retail, Arval UK. Scott will be judging Best Small Broker and Best Volume Broker.
Steve Cocks – Head of Broker, Lex Autolease, Best Volume Broker and Best Salary Sacrifice Broker.
James Russell – Head of Indirect Sales, Leasys UK. James will be judging Best Commercial Vehicle Broker and Best SME Fleet Broker.
Simon Leake – Simon Leake In-Direct Channel Senior Manager, Drivalia. Simon will be judging Best Mid-Size Broker and Supplier of the Year.
Russell Hayes – Fleet Writer and Motoring Author. Russell will be judging Best Innovation in Broking and Rising Star of the Year.
Sanjay Mistry – PR & Communications Consultant, Verum PR. Sanjay will be judging Best Appointed Representative and Supplier of the Year.
Tristan Young – Editorial Director, Auto Sunday and Auto Market Insight. Tristan will be judging Best Small Broker and Best Commercial Vehicle Broker.
Paul Hollick – Managing Director, Lightfoot and Chair of the AFP. Paul will be judging Best Customer Service Broker and Best SME Fleet Broker.
Sarah Tooze – Fleet journalist. Sarah will be judging Best Salary Sacrifice Broker and Best Commercial Vehicle Broker.
"I would like to thank our exceptional 2025 awards panel. Having independent judges with deep industry knowledge is crucial to ensuring the credibility and integrity of the Broker News Awards. Their involvement helps ensure that the Broker News Awards remains the gold standard for recognising excellence in the leasing broker industry."
Limited tickets for the Broker News Awards 2025 are now on sale and you can secure your place here.
If you would like to get involved as a partner for the awards, we have a few packages remaining, please contact Laura Lerwill or Ralph Morton for more details. We’ll be unveiling our Headline Partner next week.
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Laura is a writer and Head of Marketing for Broker News, with extensive automotive experience from senior marketing roles with RBS/Nat West, Lombard Vehicle Management and Unipart. She is also a self-confessed petrol-head.
