Credit unions shine in 2026 Diamond Awards honoring marketing excellence
Simplicity Credit Union named Diamond Awards recipient amid record-breaking competition
Simplicity Credit Union was among 181 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing.
Simplicity Credit Union received the following recognition:
- Social Media – “New Branch Coloring Contest” (Category’s Best!)
- Annual Report – Simplicity CU
- Multifaceted – “Help Us Color The Next Page" (Coloring Contest)
America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council announced the winners of this year’s Diamond Awards, recognizing the most effective and innovative marketing campaigns across the credit union industry.
This year’s competition drew a record 1,481 submissions, with 181 organizations from 42 states elected as winners. In total, 330 awards were distributed, reflecting the exceptional quality of work produced by credit unions nationwide.
“We’re incredibly proud of our team for bringing ideas to life in ways that truly connect with our members,” said Ben Bauer, VP of Marketing, “At Simplicity, we believe good marketing isn’t just being creative, it’s being meaningful, approachable, relatable, and rooted in the communities we serve. This recognition is a reflection of that mindset!”
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About America’s Credit Unions:
America’s Credit Unions is the unified voice for not-for-profit credit unions, representing more than 95% of the industry's assets and their more than 145 million members nationwide. America’s Credit Unions provides strong advocacy, resources and services to advance, empower, and protect credit unions and the people and communities they serve. For more information about America’s Credit Unions, visit AmericasCreditUnions.org.
About Councils:
Councils is a member-led, collaborative community of credit union leaders providing vibrant peer interaction, new ideas and innovation to foster professional development while advocating for the overall success of the credit union movement. There are eight Councils with a network of more than 7,000 credit union professionals. For more information, visit americascreditunions.org/councils.
