Twelve IFP members were celebrating success at an industry awards ceremony in London last night.
The IFP was well represented at the Unbiased.co.uk 2014 Media Awards, with 8 CFP professionals among those either winning awards or being commended.
Financial Adviser of the Year went to IFP member Anna Sofat CFP^CM, of Addidi Wealth while Investment Adviser of the Year was presented to Jason Witcombe CFP^CM, of Evolve Financial Planning.
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Mark Hoskin CFP^CM, of Holden & Partners, won Responsible Investment Adviser of the Year and Social Media Adviser of the Year went to Pete Matthew CFP^CM, of Jacksons Wealth Management.
Estate Planning Adviser of the Year was Danny Cox CFP^CM, of Hargreaves Lansdown.
IFP members Christopher Daems, of Principal Financial Solutions, and
Minesh Patel, of EA Financial Solutions were also winners.

IFP member and CFP professionals receiving commendations were:
• Patrick Connolly from Chase de Vere
• David Gibson from Gibson Financial Planning Ltd
• Jason Butler from Bloomsbury Financial Planning

IFP members receiving commendations were:
• Mel Kenny from Radcliffe & Newlands
• Alistair Cunningham from Wingate Financial Planning

The awards recognise and reward the contribution made by professional advisers and journalists in supporting unbiased.co.uk's work promoting the value of whole-of-market financial advice.

Each of the categories were judged by an expert panel, including journalists, industry specialists and product providers, led by Karen Barrett, Chief Executive of unbiased.co.uk.

The full list of winners:

Adviser categories
Judges' Award
Winner: Dave Penny, Invest Southwest

Financial Adviser of the Year (sponsored by the Association of Investment Companies)
Winner: Anna Sofat, Addidi Wealth
Commended: Jason Witcombe, Evolve Financial Planning Ltd
Commended: Mel Kenny, Radcliffe & Newlands

Value of Advice Ambassador (sponsored by TaxCalc)
Winner: Lorreine Kennedy, Carematters
Commended: Dave Penny, Invest Southwest

Investment Adviser of the Year (sponsored by Schroders)
Winner: Jason Witcombe, Evolve Financial Planning Ltd
Commended: Jason Hollands, Bestinvest
Commended: Patrick Connolly, Chase de Vere

Pension Adviser of the Year (sponsored by Walker Crips)
Winner: Christopher Daems, Principal Financial Solutions
Commended: Carl Lamb, Almary Green Investments Ltd

At Retirement Adviser of the Year (sponsored by Prudential)
Winner: Minesh Patel, EA Financial Solutions
Commended: Claire Walsh, Pavilion Financial Services

Mortgage Adviser of the Year
Winner: David Hollingworth, London & Country Mortgages
Commended: Ray Boulger, John Charcol

Protection Adviser of the Year (sponsored by Legal & General)
Winner: Alan Lakey, Highclere Financial Services
Commended: Dave Penny, Invest Southwest

Responsible Investment Adviser of the Year (sponsored by Alliance Trust Investments)
Winner: Mark Hoskin, Holden & Partners

Social Media Adviser of the Year (sponsored by AXA Wealth)
Winner: Pete Matthew, Jacksons Wealth Management
Commended: Alistair Cunningham, Wingate Financial Planning

The Bluebook Newcomer (sponsored by Zurich)
Winner: Christopher Daems, Principal Financial Solutions

Young Financial Adviser of the Year (sponsored by TIME Investments)
Winner: Claire Walsh, Pavilion Financial Services
Commended: David Gibson, Gibson Financial Planning Ltd

Estate Planning Adviser of the Year (sponsored by Octopus Investments)
Winner: Danny Cox, Hargreaves Lansdown
Commended: Jason Butler, Bloomsbury Financial Planning