The Leasing Broker Federation (LBF) has announced the winners of its 2025 Awards.

The event took place today (Friday 14th November), celebrating excellence, innovation, and achievement across the UK’s leasing broker sector.

Held at the Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe, the event brought together the leading names from across the sector for an afternoon of celebration overlooking the River Thames and St Paul’s Cathedral.

Guests enjoyed drinks and canapés inside the iconic venue before the official awards ceremony commenced.

The highly prestigious Leasing Broker of the Year title was awarded to AFL Fleet Management, with highly commended going to Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.

Reflecting the growing strength of the electric vehicle market, Fleet Alliance was named Best Large Electric Vehicle Leasing Broker, while Best Medium was taken home by Synergy Car Leasing, and Best Small by e-car Lease.

Now in its fifteenth year, the LBF Awards, once again, shone a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of brokers, funders, service providers and other key players in the leasing broker industry.

Click here to see the event pictures and video.

2025 Leasing Broker Federation Awards: Winners and Highly Commended

Best Small Leasing Broker

• Winner: Pike+Bambridge
• Highly Commended: Gofor

Best Small Commercial Leasing Broker

• Winner: Crusader Vehicle Ltd

Best Small Electric Vehicle Leasing Broker

• Winner: e-car Lease
• Highly Commended: Pike+Bambridge

Best Medium Leasing Broker

• Winner: Synergy Car Leasing
• Highly Commended: Rivervale

Best Medium Electric Vehicle Leasing Broker

• Winner: Synergy Car Leasing

Best Large Leasing Broker

• Winner: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts
• Highly Commended: Fleet Alliance

Best Large Commercial Vehicle Leasing Broker

• Winner: Vanaways

Best Large Electric Vehicle Leasing Broker

• Winner: Fleet Alliance

Best Fleet Management Service

• Winner: AFL Fleet Management
• Highly Commended: Fleet Alliance

Best Marketing & Innovation Awards

• Winner: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts
• Highly Commended: AFL Fleet Management

Best Rising Star (Individual)

• Winner: Ain Fatima, AFL Fleet Management
• Highly Commended: Ellie Tucker, Synergy Car Leasing

Leasing Broker of the Year

• Winner: AFL Fleet Management
• Highly Commended: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts

Helen Thorne, spokesperson for the LBF, said: “The 2025 Leasing Broker Federation Awards have, once again, showcased the incredible calibre of talent within our industry and membership.

“Every entrant deserves recognition for their hard work, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

“Ceremonies like these go such a long way in celebrating the people and businesses driving our sector forward. This is just one of the ways the LBF is continually championing its members and the impressive brands that accelerate growth in leasing and the wider broker community.”

Ryan Fowler, acting-CEO of the LBF, said: “Awards like these are about more than simply naming winners, it’s all about recognition.

“The leasing broker sector continues to evolve at an exciting pace, and it’s fantastic to come together to recognise and celebrate that progress.

“That being said, congratulations to all the winners and nominees for making this an unforgettable event.

“We can’t wait to welcome everyone back next year for the 16th instalment of the LBF Awards.”