LAS VEGAS, NV (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Firelands Federal Credit Union (FCU), a leading financial institution, has been recognized among 168 credit unions nationwide as winners of the esteemed Diamond Awards. The awards are part of the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual competition celebrating marketing excellence.
Firelands FCU received the accolade for their submission, “Community is Our Why, Firelands FCU 2022 Annual Report.” The Diamond Awards, organized by the Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions, honor the best marketing campaigns in the credit union industry over the past year.
A record 1,451 submissions were received for the prestigious awards, with 168 organizations from 44 states and the District of Columbia being selected as winners.
Kelly Steele-Moore, VP of Marketing at Firelands FCU, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “This recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence in marketing and our dedication to providing impactful communication to our members. We look forward to continuing our innovative approach to sharing the Credit Union story.”
Lesli Bishop, Diamond Awards chair and Chief Marketing Officer at Family Savings Credit Union in Gadsden, Ala., praised the winners, saying, “We are absolutely delighted to honor Firelands FCU and the other 167 winners with this level of recognition. It’s evident that these credit unions not only embody the spirit of the credit union movement but also propel it forward with their innovative approaches.”
This year’s Diamond Awards marked a significant milestone, celebrating 30 years of excellence in credit union marketing. The event set a new record with over 350 awards distributed, underscoring the exceptional quality of marketing work being produced by credit unions nationwide.