The National Association of Credit Union Services Organizations (NACUSO) announced that nominations are being accepted for the prestigious 2019 CUSO of the Year Award and the 2019 Credit Union Collaboration and Innovation Award. The formal announcement and presentation of the awards will take place April 16th during the 2019 NACUSO Network Conference at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Award nominations must be submitted by the close of business February 15, 2019.
NACUSO understands the importance that collaboration and innovation play in building a strong and vibrant credit union industry. The CUSO of the Year award has been in place as far back as 1998 and has recognized such legendary CUSOs as the CO-OP Shared Branch network, PSCU, CU Direct, CU*Answers, and CUSO Financial Services. Last year’s recipient was The Servion Group.
In 2012 we added the Credit Union Collaboration and Innovation Award. We expanded the program to recognize a credit union demonstrating the successful use of a CUSO model to serve their membership’s financial needs. Past winners include Bethpage, America First, Workers, Allegacy, Bellco and Element Credit Unions. Last year’s recipient was MAPS Credit Union.
“The criteria for awards were selected to recognize those organizations that are making a significant difference and contribution to our industry, explains Jack Antonini, NACUSO’s President/CEO. “We added a third category for CUSOs that are fairly new in operations, The New CUSO of the Year Award. Recognizing CUSOs that have started in the past 5 years. We know that it takes time to grow the business so our goal is to showcase those efforts that we believe have real staying power and are already making an impact. Last year OnApproach walked away with this award.”
The judges for the 2019 awards will include leaders from the credit union industry and cooperative business sector who have demonstrated experience in innovation and collaboration.
We have made the nomination and application process easier by utilizing an interview process rather than a written response. Simply submit your nominee’s information online and NACUSO will contact the appropriate person to schedule a conference call with the Judges.
To submit your nomination, view the nomination criteria, process, general rules and information, click here or visit the “Contests” section at www.NACUSONetwork.com. For questions contact Shawna Luna at Shawna@nacuso.org.