DALLAS— NACUSO (National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations) has named the finalists for its 2026 Next Big Idea Competition, with Charm Security, Crebit, Duome, and Starlight advancing to the final round.
The competition is designed to spotlight transformative ideas aimed at solving real challenges facing credit unions through innovation and collaboration. Each finalist will pitch its solution live at NACUSO Reimagine 2026, scheduled for April 27-30 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
NACUSO said the competition winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize, a feature on its podcast, promotion across NACUSO channels and a NACUSO membership intended to help accelerate growth and deepen industry engagement.
“These finalists represent the bold thinking and creativity that credit unions need to thrive,” said Randy Salser, president/CEO of NACUSO. “We’re not just celebrating innovation—we’re creating space for ideas that challenge the status quo and bring real solutions to credit union members. We can’t wait to see these ideas come to life on stage.”
The 2026 judging panel includes Miriam Ackerman, NetGiver; John Dearing, Capstone Strategic; Chad Frye, Truliances; Mary Beth Spuck, Resource One CU; and Blake Woods, Orsa CU.
Winners for the Next Big Idea Competition will be selected by Reimagine attendees. To register for NACUSO's annual conference, which will be held April 27-30 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.: https://hubs.ly/Q046zg0q0.