NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.–The National Association of Credit Union Services Organizations (NACUSO) is now seeking nominations for its 2019 CUSO of the Year Award and the 2019 Credit Union Collaboration and Innovation Award.
The formal announcement and presentation of the awards will take place April 16 during the 2019 NACUSO Network Conference at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Award nominations must be submitted by the close of business Feb. 15, 2019.
“NACUSO understands the importance that collaboration and innovation play in building a strong and vibrant credit union industry,” the association said. “The CUSO of the Year award has been in place as far back as 1998 and has recognized such legendary CUSOs as the CO-OP Shared Branch network, PSCU, CU Direct, CU*Answers, and CUSO Financial Services. Last year’s recipient was The Servion Group.”
In 2012, NACUSO introduced its Credit Union Collaboration and Innovation Award, and has since expanded the program to recognize a credit union demonstrating the successful use of a CUSO model to serve their membership’s financial needs. Past winners include Bethpage, America First, Workers, Allegacy, Bellco and Element Credit Unions. Last year’s recipient was MAPS Credit Union.
‘Significant Difference’
“The criteria for awards were selected to recognize those organizations that are making a significant difference and contribution to our industry,” said Jack Antonini, NACUSO’s president/CEO. “We added a third category for CUSOs that are fairly new in operations, the New CUSO of the Year Award, recognizing CUSOs that have started in the past five years. We know that it takes time to grow the business so our goal is to showcase those efforts that we believe have real staying power and are already making an impact. Last year OnApproach walked away with this award.”\
NACUSO said it has made the nomination and application process easier by utilizing an interview process rather than a written response. Credit unions can simply enter a nominee’s information online and NACUSO will contact the appropriate person to schedule a conference call with the judges.
To submit a nomination, view the nomination criteria, process, general rules and information, click here or visit the “Contests” section at www.NACUSONetwork.com