The CU Growth & Innovation Awards recognize credit unions that are not just adapting to change, but leading it. These prestigious honors will be presented at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit to highlight breakthrough achievements that are redefining what’s possible in the credit union industry.
Whether you’re scaling new services, launching bold innovations, or driving sustainable growth, these awards provide a platform for your work to be acknowledged by peers, partners, and industry leaders.
Recognizing exceptional, sustainable credit union growth that stays true to cooperative values.
Eligibility: Open to all credit unions in the United States.
Nomination Requirements:
Self- or peer-nomination with supporting documentation.
Judging Focus:
Honoring groundbreaking products, services, or internal processes that push the credit union industry forward.
Eligibility: Open to all credit unions in the United States.
Nomination Requirements:
Self- or peer-nomination with supporting documentation.
Judging Focus:
| Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
Nominations Open | June 25 – November 15, 2025 |
Judging Period | November 15 - December 1, 2025 |
Winners Informed | December 2 – 5, 2025 |
Winners Publicly Announced | December 8, 2025 |
Award Ceremony | February 11, 2026 (During Conference) |
Converge Events reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel any awards program at its sole discretion and without prior notice. Submission of a nomination does not guarantee selection as a finalist or recipient. All nominations are subject to eligibility verification and review by an appointed judging panel. Converge Events is not responsible for incomplete, late, misdirected, ineligible, or inaccurate submissions for any reason, including technical issues.
Award recipients must be available to attend the associated Converge Events conference to receive their award in person. Specific event dates and locations will be communicated in advance. Each winning organization will receive two complimentary VIP registrations to the corresponding event. Awards are non-transferable and have no cash value. All other expenses, including travel and lodging, are the sole responsibility of the award recipient.
By submitting a nomination, entrants grant Converge Events an irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use submitted materials, including names, logos, and descriptions, for promotional and commercial purposes related to the awards program and affiliated events. This includes, but is not limited to, event programming, press releases, websites, marketing collateral, social media, and email campaigns. Entrants represent and warrant that all submitted content is accurate and does not violate any third-party rights.
Final award decisions are made at the sole discretion of Converge Events. The judging process will be conducted in good faith, but all decisions are final and not subject to review, appeal, or challenge. Converge Events reserves the right to revoke awards if any submitted information is found to be false or misleading, or if a recipient fails to comply with these terms.
Converge Events assumes no liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential claims, damages, or losses arising from or related to participation in the awards program or the use of any promotional materials associated with it. Participation in the awards constitutes full and unconditional acceptance of these terms and conditions.
These terms and conditions may be updated or amended by Converge Events at any time without notice.
