STEVE Cocks, Head of Broker, was presented with the Lex Autolease Funder of the Year trophy at the recent BVRLA Committee Summit by BVRLA CEO Toby Poston.
Toby had picked up the award on behalf of Steve Cocks and Lex Autolease at the Broker News Awards 2026, 23 April 2026, since Steve had been unable to attend in person.
The Funder of the Year Award, supported by Drift Bridge Group, was voted for by leasing brokers.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be named Funder of the Year, and it’s especially meaningful knowing that this recognition comes directly from the brokers themselves. It’s a real honour for the whole team and we’re grateful for the support and trust shown by our partners.”
The Broker News Awards 2026 were held at the Coq d’Argent restaurant in London’s City district. While nearly all the broker and supplier awards were independently judged by the Awards panel, the Funder of the Year award was voted for by the brokers themselves.
Typical of the comments left by brokers was this one: “We would like to nominate Lex Autolease for their clear communication and consistent support over the years.”
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Ralph Morton is the leading journalist in the leasing broker sector and editor of Broker News, the website which provides information and news for BVRLA-registered leasing brokers. He also writes extensively on the fleet and leasing market in both the UK and Europe.
