Nominations are open for the first Auto Finance 2026 Rising Star Awards, which recognize early-career professionals already making a meaningful impact in the industry.
Honorees will be announced Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Auto Finance Summit 2026 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.
The awards program celebrates the next generation of leaders helping shape auto lending and leasing.
Companies are invited to nominate colleagues who demonstrate strong leadership potential through their achievements, industry impact and ability to influence others.
The selected professionals will be recognized on stage as part of a celebration of the industry’s leading emerging talent.
Nominees should:
- Have one to five years of experience in automotive finance;
- Demonstrate strong performance, initiative and measurable impact;
- Show leadership potential or growing influence within their organization; and
- Drive innovation, collaboration or process improvement.
Auto Finance Summit 2026 runs Oct. 5-7 and features senior leaders offering data-driven insights, executive-level networking and real-world strategies to strengthen underwriting, navigate compliance, address affordability and apply AI and automation in auto lending.
Register for the Auto Finance Summit here.
