Award Overview
The CUES Exceptional Leader award is presented annually to a credit union industry professional who has rendered exceptional service and/or made outstanding contributions to strengthen their credit union and/or the industry.
Who is Eligible?
Candidates must:
- Be a current CUES member during the nomination year
- Be nominated by a current CUES member
- Currently serve in a leadership role in the credit union industry
- Have rendered exceptional service and/or made outstanding contributions to strengthen their credit union and/or the industry
- Not have received this recognition previously
This award is bestowed at the discretion of the CUES Board of Directors, subject to criteria requested on the proposed nominee. *Current CUES board members are not eligible for this award.
Applications
Applications are closed for the 2024 CUES Exceptional Leader Award.
What Does the Winner Receive?
Prizes include:
- $500 discount on any CUES event
- Trophy
- Feature article in CU Management Magazine
- Interview with CUES CEO Heather McKissick
- Sponsored award celebration
- CUES social media feature
- $500 to the charity of your choice
Questions?
If you have any additional questions please email awards@cues.org.
Meet the Winners
View current and past Exceptional Leader Award winners.