ENDICOTT, N.Y. – Visions Federal Credit Union recently won a Diamond Award in the category of Financial Education from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council.

This year's awards competition featured a total of 1,278 entries across a variety of credit unions nationwide.

"Winning this award is a testament to what happens when people work together toward helping others," said Lizette Epps, Visions' Director of Impact and Engagement. "The education team worked closely with our internal marketing department to craft a variety of resources to help those in need. More than ever, Covid really exposed the need for financial resources. I'm proud of our teams for coming together to share financial education with our communities."

"The Diamond Awards competition is the most prestigious competition for excellence in marketing and business development in the credit union industry," said Amy McGraw, Diamond Awards Chair and VP Marketing/Chief Experience Officer at Tropical Financial CU. "Credit unions that receive these awards should be extremely proud of their accomplishments and know that their work represents the very best examples of creativity, innovation, relevance and execution."

This year's best-of-show award winners are listed below:

 

Best Use of Humor Award

STCU, Liberty Lake, WA for their entry titled "Dear member" data stories

 

Carat Award for Greatest Impact

Community Choice Credit Union, Johnston, IA, for their entry titled COVID Response

 

Clarity Award for Most Sentimental

Scott Credit Union, Edwardsville, IL, for their entry titled Surprise Squad Warming Hearts

 

Color Award for Brilliant Use of Art

Members Cooperative Credit Union, Duluth, MN, for their entry titled Lobby Design and Aesthetics

 

Cut Award for Most Edgy

STCU, Liberty Lake, WA for their entry titled "Dear member" data stories

 

Diamond Best of Show Award

Listerhill Credit Union, Muscle Shoals, AL, for their entry titled Kicks for Kids at Leighton Elementary School


About CUNA

Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is the only national association that advocates on behalf of all of America's credit unions, which are owned by 120 million consumer members. CUNA, along with its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, delivers unwavering advocacy, continuous professional growth and operational confidence to protect the best interests of all credit unions. For more information about CUNA, visit cuna.org.

About CUNA Councils

CUNA Councils is a member-led, collaborative community of credit union leaders providing vibrant peer interaction, new ideas and innovation to foster professional development for our members while advocating for the overall success of the credit union movement. There are eight CUNA Councils with a network of more than 7,300 credit union professionals. For more information, visit cunacouncils.org.

About Visions

Visions Federal Credit Union is a not for profit financial institution completely owned by its members. Established in 1966, Visions proudly serves over 210,000 members in communities throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Services include banking as well as auto, home, personal, and business loans. Visit www.visionsfcu.org for more information.

 

Ref: Visions FCU press release, 2021.
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