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AMAFA announces 2026 Excellence Award winners

21 Jul 2026

From AMAFA - Australian Mortgage and Financial Advisers

AMAFA has announced the winners of the 2026 AMAFA Excellence Awards (the Awards) at a gala event concluding the AMAFA National Conference The Next Chapter in Hobart.

The Awards recognise outstanding financial advisers, mortgage brokers and practices within the AMAFA network.

AMAFA Managing Director, Keith Marshall said, “The calibre of this year’s finalists reflects the strength of the AMAFA network and the exceptional professionals who make up our community. We are incredibly proud of our people and the professionalism, care and commitment they demonstrate every day in supporting everyday Australians.”

Mr Marshall said one of the best problems AMAFA faces each year is deciding on its award winners because the standard is so consistently high.

“To this year’s winners, congratulations on a well-deserved recognition. Your achievements reflect not only your own dedication, but also the collaborative, people-first culture that continues to define AMAFA.”

This year’s award recipients include:

Special AwardsAMAFA Long Service Award (10 years) – Muditha Peiris
AMAFA Appreciation Award – Ken Filbey
Mortgage Broking AwardsAsset Finance Broker of the Year – Jodie Crummer
Mortgage Broker of the Year – Kelly Wei
Mortgage Broker Growth Award – Nicholas Logothetis
Financial Planning AwardsRising Star Award – Will Powis
Compliance Award – Daniel George
Risk Adviser of the Year – Moshe Chaiton
Super and Investment Practice Award – Limestone Financial Planning
Adviser of the Year – Matt Prentice
Financial Planning Growth Award – Tammy Strong
Client Service Excellence Award – MB Financial
Practice of the Year – MaddLife

Tags:Daniel George Jodie Crummer Kelly Wei Ken Filbey Matt Prentice Moshe Chaiton Muditha Peiris Nicholas Logothetis Tammy Strong Will Powis

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