GoWest Solutions is Sending One Leader to the Program Tuition-Free

GoWest Solutions is proud to sponsor the 2023 Leadership Institute Scholarship Contest, which will award one candidate a tuition-free registration* to the 2023 Leadership Institute Program. GoWest Solutions creates value at all levels of the credit union system and is committed to helping credit unions develop their talent. 

About the 2023 GoWest Solutions Leadership Institute Scholarship Contest 

Nominations are open, for any credit union employee who is on the rise and dreams of moving up into a leadership position. The winner will be able to attend the 2023 Leadership Institute Program tuition-free! 

If you think you fit the bill and would like to nominate yourself, Complete the contest entry form.

Contest Details 

• Nominations are open for any credit union employee who is on the rise and dreams of moving up into a leadership position. Click here to nominate yourself! We are looking for passionate individuals who would benefit from the Leadership Institute Program. 
• Nominees will produce a short YouTube video (no longer than 5 minutes) introducing themselves to the judges, discussing their role in serving members at their credit union, and highlighting what makes them stand out among their peers as the 2023 next emerging leader.  
• If video isn’t your presentation style, submit an essay (not to exceed 1000 words) that demonstrates why you should be selected as the 2023 scholarship contest winner. Please submit the application by no later than February 3, 2023. No further reminders will be sent. 
• Three finalists will be selected on February 6, 2023. 
• Finalists will be invited to complete a short phone interview with the contest judges between February 8-10, 2023. 
• Judges from the GoWest Credit Union Association will evaluate and score each nomination based on their submission materials, phone interview responses, the reason for wanting to attend the Leadership Institute Program, as well as the benefit of the program to the applicant’s career and credit union. 

The Winner of the 2023 GoWest Solutions Leadership Institute Scholarship contest will be called upon to: 

• Attend the 2023 Leadership Institute Program. 
• Work with GoWest’s Communication team to contribute On the Go articles as needed – to be used at the Association’s discretion. 
• Follow-up within one month of the program end date with GoWest’s Layna Officer to share how their experience with the Leadership Institute has affected their career and their credit union. 

Please click here to read the full contest rules before entering.

*Travel costs associated with attending the program are the responsibility of the participant and/or their credit union. 

For more information on the Scholarship Contest, please contact Layna Officer.