Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 Affie Awards

Open to all AFIA members, the Affie Awards recognise the individuals and organisations shaping the future of Australia’s financial services industry. From bold leadership and innovative thinking to outstanding contributions that deliver better outcomes for customers, businesses, and communities, the Affies celebrate those helping to finance Australia’s future.

Held in conjunction with the 2025 AFIA Conference, this year’s Affie Awards Gala Dinner took place on Tuesday, 16 September, at Saltbox — Sydney’s newest destination venue, nestled in Wunderlich Lane between Surry Hills and Redfern. Guests gathered for an evening of recognition, connection and celebration, enjoying welcome drinks and a two-course dinner as we reflected on the achievements and impact of our members across the industry.

We were proud to recognise this year’s outstanding award recipients:

🏆 Impactful Leadership – Darren Cantor, Finance One

Recognising an induvial that demonstrated Impactful Leadership by steering their organisation through meaningful change that has delivered tangible and lasting outcomes.

🏆Hall of Fame – David Hannah, Allied Credit

Celebrates an individual whose extraordinary contributions have left a lasting impact on Australia’s financial services industry.

🏆 Service to the Industry Award – Tracey Lyons, AFIA & Ofir Kranz, Angle Auto

To honour individuals who have demonstrated long-standing leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to advancing the financial services industry.

Congratulations to all our winners and finalists for your contributions to a stronger, more innovative and customer-focused financial services industry.

We thank our members, sponsors and guests for joining us at this year’s celebration — we look forward to seeing you again at the 2026 Affie Awards!