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Members 1st recognized as 2025 Luminaries Awards finalists in multiple categories

Enola, PA (September 23, 2025) |

Members 1st Federal Credit Union is thrilled to announce that three of its  leaders and initiatives are finalists in the 2025 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards.  This year, 30 credit unions nationwide are finalists in the program. The award  celebrates changemakers who drive progress, advance financial well-being and make a  lasting impact on the credit union movement. 

Members 1st finalists include: 

  • CIO of the Year – Garth Pricer 

Recognized for strengthening fraud prevention and delivering secure, member first digital solutions that create seamless experiences. 

  • Excellence in Marketing – “Around the House” 

A short-form video series that educates and empowers first-time homebuyers  through accessible, community-driven financial education. 

  • Executive Leadership – CEO, Michael Wilson 

Celebrated for visionary leadership that has fueled growth, advanced advocacy  and expanded Members 1st’s impact within its footprint. 

“This recognition is truly a reflection of the heart and dedication of our entire Members  1st faM1ly,” said Karen Roland, Chief Marketing Officer. “From Garth’s work to  strengthen fraud prevention and protect our members, to the creativity behind ‘Around  the House’ that helps first-time homebuyers feel confident, to Michael’s visionary  leadership that continues to grow our impact, we are so proud to see our people and  our purpose recognized. It is both humbling and inspiring, and it drives us to keep  moving the credit union movement forward with passion and purpose.” 

Winners of the 2025 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards will be announced at the  4th annual awards dinner on November 6, 2025. 

View the full list of finalists: https://www.cutimes.com/2025/08/28/2025-cu-times luminaries-awards-finalists-announced/ 

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