Chapter of the Year Award

​DakCU will be honoring one dedicated credit union chapter and nominations are open! Submit your applications by January 9 to be considered. 

This exciting award recognizes one active credit union chapter each year for its outstanding achievements in advocacy, communication, education, and community involvement.

Criteria that will be considered in the selection process includes:

• Education programs that foster and promote service excellence;
• Support of the Association’s initiatives including regulatory and legislative advocacy;
• Activities that promote and support awareness of the credit union movement;
• Support for financial education in your communities and schools;
• Education and training that promotes and supports diversity, inclusion, and next generation credit union leadership;
• Promotion and support of the cooperative principles; and
• Support of the Dakota Credit Union Foundation.

 
Click here for more detailed information and the DakCU Awards Packet. Deadline for submissions is January 9, 2026. Presentations will be made during the Summit Awards Banquet on May 13, in Box Elder, SD
 
Questions? Please contact Lindsey Hefta, VP of Marketing and Communications