Baltimore, MD (February 12, 2025) |
SECU, Maryland’s largest state-chartered credit union, is proud to announce that Nicole Antar, the financial institution’s assistant vice president of creative and communications, has been recognized with the distinguished Emerging Leaders Award by The Baltimore Banner.
Launched in 2023, the Baltimore Banner’s Emerging Leaders shines a spotlight on rising community leaders who are driving growth and meaningful change in the community. This year, 15 honorees were selected for their deep personal commitment to service and dedication to uplifting communities in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. Nicole was recognized for her ongoing efforts to lead with purpose, exhibiting a strong commitment to living a life of service and mentorship.
“This award is a testament to Nicole's embodiment of the credit union ethos of ‘people helping people,’” said Amy Basta, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at SECU. “Nicole is a driving force behind SECU’s marketing and community efforts, and is deeply committed to developing creative solutions that make financial and holistic wellness accessible to all. Beyond her work, she dedicates her time to volunteering, working on housing projects and supporting various philanthropic initiatives. We are thrilled to see her receive this well-deserved recognition, and look forward to seeing her continued work in the community.”
In her role as AVP of Creative and Communications, Nicole is at the helm of a growing team responsible for all aspects of SECU’s creative and content production for all marketing initiatives including full-funnel campaigns, automation, community engagement, strategic partnerships, website development and events. Nicole’s leadership has been instrumental in SECU’s continued success, especially her role in advancing SECU’s annual Kindness Campaign, which has completed more than 500,000 acts of Kindness in the state of Maryland for the last two years in a row. Additionally, Nicole is an active mentor through SECU’s Women Inspiring Learning and Leadership and Creciendo Juntos employee resource groups, where she works to uplift the next generation of diverse leaders.
Nicole will be celebrated alongside other remarkable community leaders at The Baltimore Banner’s third Emerging Leaders award reception in May 2025. For more information about SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union and career opportunities, visit SECUmd.org.
