Drumroll, please… Announcing the 2024 GoWest Award Finalists!

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on August 7, 2024

This October, GoWest will bring hundreds of credit union professionals together at the second annual GoWest Awards Dinner and Gala at MAXX 2024. This celebration will highlight credit unions and individuals who have made a significant impact on their communities and on the development and growth of the credit union industry throughout the year. 

This year, the competition was more competitive than ever with a record number of nominations submitted for the eight award categories.  

The Recognition Advisory Group, made up of 42 credit union leaders representing 37 GoWest member credit unions, spent multiple weeks reading and evaluating all the remarkable submissions. The nominee and honoree achievements submitted for consideration this year are an extraordinary testament to the spirit of innovation and dedication that powers the Credit Union Movement. 

Without further ado, here are the finalists for the 2024 GoWest Awards:

Employee Experience

Blue Federal Credit Union – Culture Blueprint, Culture Ambassador Program & Employee Engagement Passport   

Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) – 32-Hour Work Week Pilot for Member Contact Center 

Pioneer Federal Credit Union – The Member Advantage, Expert Experience Day & “Caught Ya” Awards 

Read more about these programs HERE.

Member Program

Canopy Credit Union – Financial Coaching Program   

Columbia Credit Union – Overdraft Kindness Program   

First Tech Federal Credit Union – Youth Villages Foster Youth Savings Program   

Read more about these programs HERE. 

Community Impact

Fitzsimons Credit Union – Financial Inclusion  

STCU – Wildfire Response  

Verity Credit Union – Microgrant Program Initiative  

Cooperation in Action

Arizona Credit Union Week – Arizona Financial Credit Union, Landings Credit Union, OneAZ Credit Union, TruWest Credit Union 

Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center – Community Healthcare Federal Credit Union, MountainCrest Credit Union, Northwest Plus Credit Union, SnoCope Credit Union  

Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona – Hughes Federal Credit Union, Pima Federal Credit Union, Pyramid Federal Credit Union, TOPCU, Tucson Federal Credit Union, Vantage West Credit Union  

Congratulations to all the finalists!

In addition to the above categories, GoWest will recognize the following individual award honorees at this inspiring event: Young Professional, Distinguished Director, Summit Advocate, and Summit Icon. 

Winners in all categories will be announced at the GoWest Awards Dinner & Gala on Oct. 16 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. And watch for upcoming editions of On The Go as we highlight each award category and the credit union finalists’ programs. 

Register for MAXX 2024 and join the celebration of the outstanding trailblazers who are driving our members and communities towards a brighter future! 

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