Last Call for DakCU Awards

Friday, January 12th is the final day to submit your nominations. Let’s recognize our outstanding credit unions and individuals for their contributions! 

The deadline is rapidly approaching for DakCU Award nominations! Each year, your association recognizes outstanding leadership and engagement within our Dakota credit union community by presenting prestigious honors at the Awards Banquet during the Annual DakCU Summit.
 
Categories include:
 
Marketing and Communications Awards encompass three credit union asset sizes with three distinct award categories including: Complete Marketing Campaign; Social Media Campaign; and Printed Marketing Campaign.
 
Social Impact Awards include both credit unions and individuals. One credit union from each state, North and South Dakota, along with one individual from each state, are eligible for this honor.
 
Professional of the Year – recognizes one dedicated credit union employee that consistently performs in an extraordinary manner.
 
Emerging Leader – recognizes one credit union employee each year that is considered a rising star.
 
Volunteer of the Year – recognizes one credit union volunteer that has selflessly contributed time, effort, and talent to the development of the credit union movement.
 
Chapter of the Year – recognizes one active chapter for its outstanding achievements.
 
Hall of Fame Award Distinguished Service Award – honors individuals who have shown exceptional dedication to the credit union movement through a lifetime of contributions.
 
Scholarships available:
 
Arnold Paulson Scholarship – $300 is awarded to one individual to attend the DakCU Summit.
 
William O. Knight, Jr., Memorial Scholarship – awarded to one individual for registration to attend CUNA Management School.

Dakota credit unions and many accomplished credit union professionals have gone above and beyond for our industry, and they deserve to be formally recognized. Please consider submitting a nomination (or nominations) today.
 
Click here for the DakCU Award Packet, scholarship applications, and Hall of Fame Distinguished Service nomination form.

Deadline for submissions is January 12, 2024. 
 
Presentations will be made during the Summit Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 16, 2024, at Grand Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood, IA, located just outside of Sioux Falls, SD. If you have any questions, please contact Paige Langhoff, Office & Membership Coordinator.