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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. Winners will be announced in May and honored 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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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?

Winners will be revealed 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