Recognize Those Making a Difference: Submit Your GoWest Awards Nominations by May 30

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on May 14, 2025

It’s time to submit your nominations for the 2025 GoWest Awards — deadline for submissions is May 30.

The GoWest Awards celebrate individuals and credit unions for their exceptional achievements over the past year — and we need your help to identify this year’s standout honorees! You are welcome to nominate your OWN credit union. This is your chance to showcase how your credit union is showing up for your employees, members, and community.

Award winners will be celebrated at the MAXX 2025 Awards Dinner and Gala on Oct. 16 in Portland.

Award categories include:

• Employee Experience Award
• Member Program Award
• Community Impact Award
• Cooperation in Action Award
• Young Professional Award
• Distinguished Director Award
• Summit Advocate Award
• Summit Icon Award

Spotlight on Member Program

This award celebrates a credit union that has developed a unique initiative, business model, program, or service that directly addresses the local, social, cultural, or economic needs of its members

Nomination Inspiration

Member Program Winner – First Tech Federal Credit Union

Recognizing a critical gap in the financial services landscape, First Tech launched an innovative program designed to support a historically underserved group: foster youth. Through a strategic partnership with Youth Villages, a local nonprofit, First Tech is helping to pave the way toward financial wellness for young people who often face limited access to financial resources and opportunities.

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