Nominations are closing soon for the 22nd Leasing Life Awards, which will be held on 20 November 2025 at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin.
The deadline for submissions is 5pm GMT on 30 September 2025.
The awards will be presented following the annual Leasing Life Conference, which this year is themed “Transforming the Future of Leasing.” The daytime conference and evening awards ceremony are expected to bring together senior professionals from across Europe to discuss regulatory changes, technology adoption, and strategic developments relevant to equipment finance and leasing.
Last year’s conference attracted representatives from organisations including Alfa, PEAC Solutions, Ailleron, SocGen/Groupe BPCE ,CSI Leasing, Basikon, TietoEVRY, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, DLL, 3StepIT, FinWave, Invigors EMEA, FIS, GE Medical, Macquarie Group, Odessa, and topi.
The evening, which includes a drinks reception and 3-course dinner, will provide an excellent opportunity to network and celebrate with peers and colleagues across the industry.
Full details and nomination forms are available HERE:
Companies and individuals can nominate for the following categories:
Best Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Recognises a lessor’s environmental impact through proven sustainability initiatives.
Circular Economy Model of the Year – For organisations implementing a full circular economy approach across the value chain.
Digital Innovation of the Year (Asset Finance) – Highlights digital policies or platforms improving customer engagement or operational efficiency.
Digital Innovation of the Year (ESG) – Focuses on digital innovations supporting ESG objectives.
Distribution Channel Management Champion – Acknowledges excellence in integrating and managing resellers, dealers, or other partners. [This category is now closed]
Energy Transition Financing Programme – For lessors financing renewable or low-carbon assets and solutions.
European Lessor of the Year – For lessors operating across multiple European markets with significant new business volumes.
Professional Services Provider – Recognises firms providing high-quality advisory or support services to the leasing and asset finance sector.
SME Champion – For lenders demonstrating a strong record of supporting the SME market.
Vendor Finance Provider of the Year – Highlights partnerships between lessors and manufacturers at the point of sale.
Young Professional of the Year – Celebrates individuals under 40 who have made a notable contribution to the industry in 2024.