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 for the 2024 CUES Exceptional Leader Award are now open. The deadline to apply is May 3, 2024.
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.