Adrienne Lamond
Chief Compliance Officer · Clearpay · Judge
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Women and Diversity in Credit
Recognising Progress. Powering Change.
2026 Edition
Scale of Awards
National Awards
Entry Fee
To be confirmed
Prizegiving
Event Ceremony
Presentation Location
Hilton London Bankside, London, United Kingdom
Entries Close
Fri Aug 28, 2026(next date to be confirmed)
Presentation Date
Thu 19 Nov 2026 (5 weeks, 2 days)
Organiser
Credit Strategy
About This Award
The Women and Diversity in Credit Awards return in 2026 to honour the people, organisations, and initiatives shaping a more inclusive future for credit and financial services.
Hosted at one of London’s leading venues, the Awards bring the industry together to celebrate leadership, innovation, and impact - spotlighting those driving meaningful change across the sector.
Awards Profile
Scale of Awards: National Awards
Location of Awards: London, United Kingdom (UK)
Accepting Entries From: United Kingdom, United Kingdom (UK)
Industries: Banking, Finance & Financial Services, Financial
Awards Types: Awards for Women, Banking, Business Leadership, Change, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI), Leadership, Women in Business
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Entry Timeline
2026 Edition
Entries Open
To be confirmed
Entries Close
Fri Aug 28, 2026 (next date to be confirmed)
Finalists Announced
To be confirmed
Winners Announced
To be confirmed
Ceremony
Thu 19 Nov 2026 (5 weeks, 2 days)
Hilton London Bankside, London, United Kingdom
Categories, results and pricing
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2026 Edition
Judges
Angela Larkin
Group HR Director · Evolution Funding · Judge
Catherine Douglas
Chief Customer Officer · Unity Trust Bank · Judge
Christopher Adams
Director - Pricing & Portfolio Performance · MotoNovo Finance · Judge
Claire Moore
Chief Risk Officer · Azzuro Associates · Judge
Emma Wilson
Director - Customer Contact Centres · NewDay Limited · Judge
Lindsay Gustafsson
Head of Risk · Novuna · Judge
Matthew Jones
Head of Risk & Data Science · Nationwide Building Society · Judge
Nisha Babbar
Head of Strategic Credit Risk · Virgin Money · Judge
Ross Chambers
Chief Commercial Officer · Finclusion · Judge
2025 Edition
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Category Sponsors
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Supporter
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Supporter
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DE&I Trailblazer Partner
“It means so much to me to be a judge on the Women in Credit Awards, in fact I have judged every year since inception, and I intend to carry on for many years to come. (...) To have a platform like the Women in Credit Awards that not only gives a space to celebrate diversity but actually encourages it helps have a wider impact on the industry.”
“The awards provide the opportunity to celebrate women that are trailblazers but their achievements and contribution to the industry may have otherwise gone unnoticed.”
“Real change happens when people with influence use it to open doors for others. By celebrating those efforts, we’re not just rewarding individuals - we’re setting a new standard for leadership in credit and beyond.”
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