Industry Awards

This award goes to an owner who has at least a three-year commitment of excellence within their company and the collateral recovery industry. This person should also be able to document their commitment to professional education and compliance training as well as the use of innovation and creativity in enabling their company to prosper and extend its reach in the collateral recovery profession.

This award acknowledges an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities within the field of asset recovery. This award honors the individual recovery agent for their service to the industry, ethical conduct, and commitment to professionalism. The individual is an example of the high standard of leadership we all need to move our industry forward.

This award honors the agent who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism, possesses a deep understanding and commitment to lenders’ needs and full compliance with industry standards… all while protecting the consumer’s rights and safety.

The Art Christensen Award honors an industry veteran who has stood the test of time. He has served the industry well and has improved the industry for those still in it. This person is well-respected by his peers, is a contributor, a thought leader, and overall great person. This award recipient is selected by the NARS planning committee.

This award honors an individual within the lender industry who demonstrated a deep commitment to the advancement of women leaders at their organizations in 2024. You may nominate any woman within the lending industry who has ushered in lasting and impactful change for women through their leadership.

This award honors the individual that showed leadership in 2024. This person walked the walk. This award is for anyone in the recovery industry you think has pushed past every boundary and obstacle that was thrown their way and has overcome the odds – someone who has exuded true resiliency and commitment to leading by example.

This award recognizes an individual who exemplifies leadership in our industry through collaboration, service, and innovation. This accolade celebrates their strategic acumen and ethical decision-making, setting a high standard for leadership in the lending sector.

The MVP Award is given to two recovery agency employee who have shown the highest level of leadership, initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. These individuals consistently strive toward work and personal goals and exceed expectations on the job. They are simply outstanding performers. Nominations should include one for a recovery employee located east, and one west, of the Mississippi.

The MVP Award is given to two recovery agency employee who have shown the highest level of leadership, initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. These individuals consistently strive toward work and personal goals and exceed expectations on the job. They are simply outstanding performers. Nominations should include one for a recovery employee located east, and one west, of the Mississippi.

This award honors the individual who has shown exemplary commitment to serving their clients’ needs and has consistently done so. This person demonstrates a high level of integrity, fosters a positive workplace environment, and displays a strong commitment to the mission and values of our industry.