Winners 2023

Debt Review Awards 2023 Results

The results of the annual Debt Review Awards peer review process were announced on the 20th of October 2023. Awards for the highest ratings were handed out in various categories among Payment Distribution Agents, Credit Providers and Debt Counsellors. Also various associated awards were also handed out on the day. Here are the result of this year’s Debt Review Awards.

Associated Awards

At this year’s event, various associated awards were announced including certificates of recognition for two Attorneys representing Debt Counsellors and Credit Providers.

Slipstream Technology Adoption Award

Top 5 Debt Counselling Practices Alphabetically:

DEBT CARE
DEBTSAFE
FORGET DEBT CONSULTING
PAYPLAN SOLUTIONS
SUMMIT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

This Year the Technology Adoption Award Goes To:

PAYPLAN SOLUTIONS

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Debt Review Awards | ONE Significant Contribution Awards

Two awards were announced this year in the Significant Contribution to Debt Review category. The two winners this year were:

ONE Significant Contribution to the Debt Review Process

Vanessa Johst

ONE Significant Contribution to the Debt Review Industry

Zak King

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Legal | Recognition Certificates

In the new Legal Category, no awards were announced this year as the category is in its infancy. Still, it is hoped to expand this category in the next few years to a fully fledged Award Category.

This year two certificates of recognition were however presented to:

Attorneys on Behalf of Credit Providers

Kemp & Associates

Attorneys on Behalf of Debt Counsellors

DL Attorneys

 

Nousheen Pore Award

The brand new Nousheen Pore Award is presented to an Attorney or someone working in the legal field. Much like Nousheen Pore, after whom the Award is named, they are someone who is a mentor, a leader, and an exemplary individual who is making a positive impact in regard to debt reivew’s legal side.

This Year the Nousheen Pore Award Goes To:

Cornel van Heerden

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Payment Distribution Agents

Highest Rated Payment Distribution Agent | As Rated By Debt Counsellors

DC Partner PDA

Highest Rated Payment Distribution Agent | As Rated By Credit Providers

DC Partner PDA

Credit Providers

Certificate:

Most improved Credit Provider Debt Review Department | ABSA Bank

Awards:

Short Term Finance | FinChoice
Retail Finance | Consumer Friend
Large Non-Bank Credit Provider | Old Mutual Limited
Vehicle Finance | ABSA Bank Limited
Banks – Unsecured | Nedbank Limited
Banks – Secured | ABSA Bank Limited
Highest Rated Credit Provider Debt Review Department | African Bank

 

To find out more about the Top 10 Debt Counsellors 2023 click HERE

Boutique Debt Counsellors

Top 5 Boutique Debt Counselling Practices Alphabetically:

DC Financial Solutions | Justin Mark Hendricks
Debt Eeeze | Elsie Erasmus
Debt Relieve | Ina Webster
Debt Solutions | Susan Pretorius
Flischman Debt Counsellors | Tielman Flischman

The Highest Rated In This Category:

Debt Solutions | Susan Pretorius

Small Debt Counselling Practice

Top 5 Small Debt Counselling Practices Alphabetically:

AC Debt Counsellors | Shimone Beckett
Consumer Credit Counselling | Angelo Brown
Consumer Relief | Heinricha Hodgson
Master Your Money | Shaun Zeelie
Nicola van der Merwe Debt Counsellor | Nicola Van Der Merwe

The Highest Rated In This Category:

Master Your Money | Shaun Zeelie

Medium Debt Counselling Practice

Top 5 Medium Debt Counselling Practices Alphabetically:

Debt Fresh | Anton Meiring
Debt Solutions 4 U | Rowan Breeds
Gerhard Stoltz Debt Counsellors | Gerhard Stoltz
Randwise DMG | Johan Bonthuys
SA Debt Help | Awie Coetzee

The Highest Rated In This Category:

Debt Fresh | Anton Meiring

Large Debt Counselling Practice

Top 5 Large Debt Counselling Practices Alphabetically:

Consumer Credit Care
Credit Matters
Creditsmart Financial Services
DCGsa
Debt Therapy

The Highest Rated In This Category:

Credit Matters


National Debt Counselling Practice

Top 5 National Debt Counselling Practices Alphabetically:

DC Experts
DebtSafe
Finfix
Octogen
Zero Debt

The Highest Rated In This Category:

Octogen

National + Debt Counselling Practice

Top 5 National + Debt Counselling Practices Alphabetically:

Debt Rescue
DebtBusters
National Debt Advisors (NDA)
National Debt Counsellors (NDC)
Pioneer

The Highest Rated In This Category:

DebtBusters

Congratulations to all the Top 5 Debt Counsellors for 2023 and, of course, all the highest rated practices in their various categories. Please note that consumers should always only deal with NCR registered Debt Counsellors. For more information please visit the NCR website.