Respect

Honouring a leader

This award is given to an individual who leads by example when it comes to respect. They show respect in how they act, what they say, and in their relationships with others. They value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in Member workgroup discussions and they work towards common goals with respect for all.

Collaboration

Celebrating Outstanding Teamwork

This award acknowledges an individual who has made the most significant contribution to teamwork in the past year, championing progress of one of Arca’s key deliverables within the workgroups or for their own business. This person is someone who actively encourages working together, helping the workgroup achieve its goals.

Knowledge Excellence Award

Championing learning and growth

This award recognises an individual dedicated to learning and sharing knowledge. They not only benefit their own organisation but also contribute to drive value for all Members. They are open to sharing what they know to help everyone grow.

CreditSmart® Recognition (organisation) Award

Commitment to CreditSmart’s content

The CreditSmart Recognition Award recognises a Member organisation that exemplifies CreditSmart's dedication to making credit health information visible, accessible, and easily understood. This Member actively promotes CreditSmart's educational content and messaging, demonstrating a commitment to continuous collaboration and sharing of improvements to benefit consumers.

WiCRC (Women in Credit Risk and Collections) Award

Celebrating female leaders

This award celebrates a woman or person who identifies as female in a way that is significant to them, who is not only a leader but a true architect of the future in the credit risk and collections industry. Through her actions, she demonstrates the power of connection, collaboration, and innovation - values that resonate deeply with WiCRC’s Three Pillars: Engage, Elevate, and Spark. Through these three pillars she leaves a permanent mark on credit risk and collections, fostering a future built on collaboration, progress, and innovation.

Nominate Now!

2024 winners pictured above

The Arca Awards are back for another year and we can’t wait to recognise all the hard work our Members have been doing over the past year!

The Arca Awards are open to nominations from any Arca Member or Associate Member.

We are also pleased to announce the return of our WiCRC (Women in Credit Risk and Collections) Award. WiCRC is a dynamic membership association dedicated to enhancing the visibility and influence of women in Credit Risk and Collections roles across various sectors, including banking, finance, utilities, and fintech. Visit WiCRC's website to find out more.
Use the descriptions outlined to nominate yourself, industry colleague, or organisation for the CreditSmart® award, providing as much detail as possible.

The winners will be announced during the Arca Credit Summit 2025 Celebration Dinner on Wednesday 12 November.

Nominations close on 19 September 2025.

As a reminder, the awards categories are below: