CUES is proud to recognize the industry’s visionary leaders who continue to shape the future of the credit union movement. We celebrate the leadership, innovation, and commitment of our members and recognize the talents that make the thriving credit union community strong.
Learn more about the award categories and how you can recognize your colleagues.
For Credit Unions
John Pembroke Catalyst for Change
This award celebrates the diversity, equity, and inclusion support and advancement efforts of credit unions bringing forth positive change within the industry, their workplace, and/or their community.
Support John’s Legacy
Learn how to sponsor the Catalyst for Change award
For Credit Union Professionals
Outstanding Chief Executive
This award recognizes outstanding leaders at the CEO level who display professional achievement, support employee motivation, and are dedicated to their community.
Exceptional Leader
Credit union professionals serving in non-CEO roles who are current CUES members are eligible to apply for this award, which acknowledges decision-makers for their ambition, participation, and devotion to their credit union and the movement.
Hall of Fame
Inductees are recognized annually for contributions to their profession and the industry, involvement in community service, education and a history of self-improvement, and contributions to CUES.
Emerging Leader
CUES Emerge is a new emerging leader program that combines online learning, peer collaboration and an exciting competition component. The ultimate CUES Emerging Leader is determined from the final 5 business cases by a judging panel of credit union CEOs.
For Credit Union Directors
Distinguished Director
This honor is presented to a credit union board or committee member whose achievements have strengthened their credit union. Applicants must be a current CUES member.
Sponsor a CUES Award Today!
CUES believes in celebrating our members, applauding the industry’s highest achievers and encouraging our future leaders to strive for more. Consider sponsoring the CUES Awards today.
For more information download the list of opportunities here. To commit to a sponsorship, contact supplierrelations@cues.org.