Firelands Federal Credit Union (FCU) was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, the annual marketing excellence competition.

Firelands FCU received recognition for their “Community is Our Why, Firelands FCU 2022 Annual Report” submission.

The Marketing and Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions also announced the list of all winners for its annual Diamond Awards, recognizing the best marketing campaigns in the credit union industry from the past year. Credit unions, advertising agencies, and associations submitted a record 1,451 submissions for the awards. In all, 168 organizations from 44 states and the District of Columbia were selected as winners.

“This recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence in marketing and our dedication to providing impactful communication to our members,” said Kelly Steele-Moore, vice president of marketing at Firelands FCU. “We are grateful for this acknowledgment and look forward to continuing our innovative approach to sharing the Credit Union story.”

“We are absolutely delighted to honor Firelands FCU and the other 167 winners with this level of recognition,” said Lesli Bishop, Diamond Awards chair and chief marketing officer at Family Savings Credit Union in Gadsden, Alabama. “It’s evident that these credit unions not only embody the spirit of the credit union movement but also propel it forward with their innovative approaches.”

This year’s Diamond Awards marked a milestone, celebrating 30 years of excellence in credit union marketing and setting a new record with over 350 awards distributed, underscoring the exceptional quality of marketing work being produced by credit unions nationwide.

Submitted by Firelands Federal Credit Union.