Only One Month Left to Apply for the SME Finance Awards

The SME Finance Forum organizes the Global SME Finance Awards (The Awards) as a core part of its mission to create a unique platform for peer connections, knowledge dissemination, and innovations in SME Finance. Since its launch in 2018, The Awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of financial service providers in delivering exceptional products and services to scale SME finance in their respective markets.

One month before the application deadline, those with innovative products and services are encouraged to apply. There are four Award Categories:

• Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs
• Product Innovation of the Year 
• SME Financier of the Year 
• Sustainable Bond of the Year 

The SME Finance Forum has hosted a series of information sessions with industry leaders, practitioners from our global network, and past winners. These sessions provide valuable tips on the application process and insights into each award category. 

Upcoming Sessions: 

• 5 June - SME Financier of the Year
• 13 June - Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs

The deadline to submit entries is 28 June. Please note: Submissions should not be left until the last moment, as the application process and all required details take time to complete. No extensions to the deadline will be granted!