Evolution Funding has announced it will sponsor the Best Broker award at the Credit Strategy Car Finance Awards 2026, following ten consecutive wins in the category between 2016 and 2025.
After a decade of recognition as Best Broker, Evolution Funding has taken the decision not to enter the category in 2026, instead choosing to sponsor and champion the award as part of its continued commitment to supporting the wider broker community and the automotive finance industry as a whole.
The move reflects an important milestone for the business and marks the next stage in Evolution Funding’s growth, with increasing focus on technology, platform innovation and the continued development of solutions designed to support dealers, brokers and lenders across the sector.
While stepping away from the category as an entrant, Evolution Funding will continue to support an award that has played an important role in the company’s journey over the last decade.
Lee Streets, CEO of Evolution Funding, said:
“Being named Best Broker for ten consecutive years is something we’re incredibly proud of – and it’s all down to the people behind it. The commitment, focus and innovation our teams bring year after year are what made that achievement possible.
This year, we wanted to take a different approach. Sponsoring Best Broker allows us to remain close to an award that means so much to both us and the wider industry, while recognising and celebrating the brilliant work happening across the broker community.”
Sarah Simpkins, Marketing Director at Evolution Funding, added:
“Sponsoring the Best Broker category feels like a natural next step for us. After ten years of recognition, we’re excited to retire from the category as entrants and hand over the baton. We’re proud of the role we’ve played in helping set and raise standards across the industry, and we’re looking forward to supporting and celebrating what comes next.”
Evolution Funding will continue entering other award categories at the 2026 Car Finance Awards, with a particular focus on areas that reflect the Group’s continued investment in technology, innovation and partner support.
The sponsorship reflects Evolution Funding’s ongoing commitment to championing high standards across the UK automotive finance industry while continuing to support the brokers, dealers, lenders and partners that play such an important role across the sector.
