Austin Telco Federal Credit Union named Diamond Awards recipient amid record-breaking competition
LAS VEGAS, NV (April 3, 2024) — Austin Telco Federal Credit Union was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of prestigious Diamond Awards – the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
Austin Telco received the following recognition:
- Partnership, Endorsement, or NIL Efforts in partnership with Austin FC on their commercials, murals, player endorsement, community involvement, member perks, activation events, and ticket sweepstakes managed by Austin Telco’s Marketing Team
“I stand immensely proud of our marketing team for their exceptional efforts and creativity, which have been rightfully honored with the Diamond Award,” said Robert Hernandez, CEO/President of Austin Telco Federal Credit Union. “This accolade not only reflects the hard work and dedication of our team but also signifies the strength of our partnership with Austin FC. Together, we’ve set a benchmark for innovation and excellence in marketing. I am thankful for this team’s relentless drive, and I look forward to the continued success and groundbreaking achievements that lie ahead for us.”
The Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions also announced the list of all winners for its annual Diamond Awards, recognizing the best marketing campaigns in the credit union industry from the past year. Credit unions, advertising agencies, and associations submitted a record 1,451 submissions for the prestigious awards. In all, 168 organizations from 44 states and the District of Columbia were selected as winners.
“We are absolutely delighted to honor Austin Telco Federal Credit Union and the other 167 winners with this level of recognition,” said Lesli Bishop, Diamond Awards chair and Chief Marketing Officer at Family Savings Credit Union in Gadsden, Ala. “It’s evident that these credit unions not only embody the spirit of the credit union movement but also propel it forward with their innovative approaches.”
This year’s Diamond Awards marked a milestone, celebrating 30 years of excellence in credit union marketing and setting a new record with over 350 awards distributed – underscoring the exceptional quality of marketing work being produced by credit unions nationwide.
Austin Telco Marketing Team Accepting Diamond Award
Photo Credit by EPNAC
Photo Credit by EPNAC
About Austin Telco Federal Credit Union
Austin Telco Federal Credit Union, a $2.5 billion credit union, was founded in 1941 in accordance with the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” As a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative, the credit union is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in both the workforce and membership. ATFCU offers a wide range of products and services such as mortgages, credit cards, automobile loans, personal loans, free checking, money market savings, home equity loans, business loans, regular savings account, certificates and more. ATFCU fulfills its obligation to actively serve the diverse social and economic interest of the community by delivering these products and services to members through a network of convenient locations and the latest technology. With 24 locations throughout Austin and the surrounding areas, ATFCU has an ongoing commitment to be their members’ primary financial institution now and for many years to come. To learn more, visit: https://www.atfcu.org/
