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MAC Awards

Where Marketing Takes Center Stage
MAC Awards 2025
Honoring the best of the best

Industry Bragging Rights Start Here

The MAC Awards are where standout credit union marketing gets its well‑earned moment in the spotlight. From clever campaigns to bold creative wins, this is your chance to earn “best of” recognition in front of your peers.

Winners are celebrated live at the annual conference awards ceremony, soaking up the applause and heading home with a shiny trophy that proves your credit union knows how to market like a pro.

Please Note: The MAC 2026 Awards program is now closed. Winning credit unions are listed below and trophies will be awarded at the MAC Conference in September.

Submissions Timeline:

Feb 2, 2026:

Submissions Begin

Mar 31, 2026:

All Submissions Close by 11:59PM PT

Mar 2, 2026:

Early Entry Deadline

Sept 17, 2026:

Awards Announced & Trophies Presented in Scottsdale, AZ
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Drumroll, please…

Check the list below to see if your credit union is among the 2026 MAC Award recipients! Details including categories, placement, and number of awards will remain under wraps until the Awards Dinner on the final night of the MAC Conference.

Ready to see your name in lights? 
Register for the MAC Conference, September 15–17, 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ to experience the big reveal live. Trophies will be presented in person with professional photo opps to share the news with your team, your credit union, and the industry.

View the 2026 MAC Award–Winning Credit Unions

Congratulations to the following winning credit unions:

4Front Credit Union
A+ Federal Credit Union
Abound Credit Union
Affidian Credit Union
Aggieland Credit Union
Allegiance Credit Union
Alternatives Federal Credit Union
American 1 Credit Union
American Heritage Credit Union
AmFirst
Ancorum Credit Union
Apple Federal Credit Union
Baton Rouge Telco FCU
BCU
Beginnings Credit Union
Campus Federal Credit Union
Canyon View Credit Union
Capital Credit Union
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
Clearview Federal Credit Union
Community Choice Credit Union
Consumers Credit Union
Copper State Credit Union
Corda Credit Union
Credit Union 1
Credit Union of Georgia
Credit Union West
CSE Federal Credit Union
Deseret First Credit Union
Desert Financial Credit Union
Discovery Federal Credit Union
Dow Credit Union
EdFed
EFCU Financial
Empeople Credit Union
Family Savings Credit Union
Farmers Insurance Group Federal Credit Union
FedEx Employees Credit Association
Fibre Federal Credit Union
Firefighters Community Credit Union
First Harvest Credit Union
FirstLight Federal Credit Union
Foothill Credit Union
Fox Communities Credit Union
Fueling Fun In the Community
GTE Financial
Great Lakes Credit Union
Greater Texas Credit Union
Hoosier Hills Credit Union
Katahdin Federal Credit Union
LAFCU
Listerhill Credit Union
Lookout Credit Union
Loyalty Credit Union
Maine Family Federal Credit Union
Members First Credit Union
Members Plus Credit Union
Meritus Credit Union
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Mirastar Federal Credit Union
Mission Fed Credit Union
Montana Credit Union
Mountain America Credit Union
Municipal Credit Union
MSU Federal Credit Union
Neighbors Federal Credit Union
NIH Federal Credit Union
Northern Credit Union
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
NuMark Credit Union
Nymeo Federal Credit Union
One Nevada
Oregonians Credit Union
ORNL Federal Credit Union
Park Community Credit Union
Patelco Credit Union
Pelican Credit Union
PenAir Credit Union
P1FCU
Publix Employees Federal Credit Union
Redwood Credit Union
Rio Grande Credit Union
Royal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SeaComm
Seattle Credit Union
Signet Federal Credit Union
Simplicity Credit Union
South Carolina Federal Credit Union
SRP Federal Credit Union
State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU)
Technology Credit Union
Texas Trust Credit Union
TopLine Financial Credit Union
Tower Federal Credit Union
Treadwell Credit Union
TruNorthern Federal Credit Union
TruStone Financial Credit Union
USC Credit Union
UT Federal Credit Union
Voyage Federal Credit Union
Westerra Credit Union
Western Sun Federal Credit Union
Western Vista Credit Union
Whitefish Credit Union
Wildfire Credit Union
Y-12 Credit Union

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can enter?

MAC Awards are open to all credit unions, credit union associations/leagues, and CUSOs. Agencies can also participate by entering on behalf of their clients.

When do I need to enter by?

  • February 2, 2026: Submissions Begin
  • March 2, 2026: Early Entry Deadline
  • March 31, 2026: All Submissions Close by 11:59PM PT
  • September 17, 2026: Awards Announced & Trophies Presented in Scottsdale, AZ

What does it cost to enter?

Less than $750 Million:
MAC Members: Early Bird: $110 | Regular Price: $130
Non-Members: Early Bird/Regular Price: $200

 $750 Million to $2 Billion: 
MAC Members: Early Bird: $140 | Regular Price: $150
Non-Members: Early Bird/Regular Price: $225

 Over $2 Billion: 
MAC Members: Early Bird: $160 Regular Price: $175
Non-Members: Early Bird/Regular Price: $250

What are the award categories?

Check out the complete lineup of MAC Awards categories.

What if I can’t decide which category to enter?

Go with the category that best showcases your marketing efforts—but don’t worry, you can always enter multiple categories to give your work even more chances to shine!

What are the judging criteria?

The judges:

Our judges are top experts inside and outside the CU industry, with a keen eye for great marketing. They are selected for their deep knowledge and impressive accomplishments—they know excellence when they see it!

What we look for:

Entries are judged on the power of their objectives, how they connect with their target audience, the strength of their strategy, competitive edge, and impact of their efforts. High level criteria include:

  • Results (if required): How well costs and objectives align with goals and ROI.
  • Creativity: The wow factor—art, design, copy, and how you stand out in your market.
  • Planning: A clear strategy that ties back to your organization’s vision, with smart actions and tactics.
Eligibility:

MAC Awards are open to all credit unions, credit union associations/leagues, and CUSOs. Agencies can also participate by entering on behalf of their credit union clients.

Please Note: Only entries with scores above the required level are eligible for an award. If no entry hits the mark, no award is given (but hey, there’s always next year!)

When will winners be announced?

Winning credit unions are listed above. Award details will be revealed and trophies distributed at the 2026 MAC Conference this September in Scottsdale, AZ where Marketing Meets Desert Disco. Register today!

Can I see last year’s MAC Award winners?

Browse our 2025 awards gallery to see who earned the bling at #MAC2025!

What Our Members Are Saying

Nora Fuentes MACQUEE

“Still smiling thinking about this moment. What an unforgettable experience. Thank you MAC!”

Nora Fuentes

Marketing Manager, Mission Fed Credit Union

christin

“Being recognized at a national level by people in the credit union space matters to us, and we proudly feature our MAC trophies at the credit union.”

Christin Vaughn

Chief Marketing Officer, Allegiance Credit Union