CUES is proud to recognize the industry’s visionary leaders who continue to shape the future of the credit union movement. We celebrate the leadership, innovation, and commitment of our members and recognize the talents that make the thriving credit union community strong.
Learn more about the award categories and how you can recognize your colleagues.
For Credit Union Directors
Distinguished Director
This honor is presented to a credit union board or committee member whose achievements have strengthened their credit union. Applicants must be a current CUES member.
For Credit Union Professionals
Outstanding Chief Executive
This award recognizes outstanding leaders at the CEO level who display professional achievement, support employee motivation, and are dedicated to their community.
Emerging Leader
CUES Emerge is a new emerging leader program that combines online learning, peer collaboration and an exciting competition component. The ultimate CUES Emerging Leader is determined from the final 5 business cases by a judging panel of credit union CEOs.
Hall of Fame
Inductees are recognized annually for contributions to their profession and the industry, involvement in community service, education and a history of self-improvement, and contributions to CUES.
For Credit Unions
John Pembroke Catalyst for Change
This award celebrates the diversity, equity, and inclusion support and advancement efforts of credit unions bringing forth positive change within the industry, their workplace, and/or their community.