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University Credit Union announces 2026 scholarship winners

Student recipients and board leader Norma Iadevaia honored

Los Angeles, CA (March 27, 2026) |

University Credit Union was among 181 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing.

America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council recently announced the winners of this year’s Diamond Awards, recognizing the most effective and innovative marketing campaigns across the credit union industry.

University Credit Union received recognition for excellence in Financial Education.

“We’re honored to receive this recognition, which speaks to our ongoing commitment to empowering members through thoughtful, practical financial education, and to telling our story with purpose and authenticity,” said Chief Marketing Officer at University Credit Union, Derek Knowlton.

This year’s competition drew a record 1,481 submissions, with 181 organizations from 42 states elected as winners. In total, 330 awards were distributed, reflecting the exceptional quality of work produced by credit unions nationwide.

“We are proud to recognize University Credit Union and this year’s Diamond Award winners for their entries that deliver both creativity and results,” said Lorrell Bellotti, Diamond Awards Co-chair and Chief Marketing Officer at Western Vista FCU in Cheyenne, Wyoming. “These entries demonstrate an understanding of the people we serve and strategic execution that delivers measurable impact.”

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