CUNA Technology Council opens submissions for 2016 Excellence Awards
WASHINGTON, DC (May 2, 2016) — Announced today, CUNA Technology Council is now accepting submissions for the 2016 Excellence in Technology Awards. The awards, which recognize innovative achievements in the field of credit union technology, will be presented at CUNA Technology Council Conference, Sept. 28 – Oct. 1, 2016 in Las Vegas.
“When one credit union discovers a new technological solution, it has the potential to benefit the entire movement,” said Alex Barker, CUNA Technology Council Awards Chair and Senior Vice President/Chief Intelligence Officer of Mountain America Credit Union. “By shining a spotlight on these accomplishments, we show credit unions everywhere new approaches to making their technology more secure, efficient and effective.”
Excellence in Technology Awards submissions are judged by a panel of CUNA Technology Council members and executive committee members. Entries are judged based on strategy, process, application and results. For more information on becoming a CUNA Technology Council member, visit cunacouncils.org.
Council members are invited to submit their innovative and/or excellent use of technology for awards consideration. The following is a list of strategic activities that are recognized by this year’s awards:
- Technology Infrastructure
- Information Security/Privacy
- Member Service/Convenience
- Sales Management/Marketing Automation
- Leadership
- Miscellaneous
Applications are due July 31, 2016. To learn more about the awards and this year’s conference, visit cunacouncils.org/awards and cunacouncils.org/techconference.
About CUNA
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is the only national association that advocates on behalf of all of America’s credit unions, which are owned by 135 million consumer members. CUNA, along with its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, delivers unwavering advocacy, continuous professional growth and operational confidence to protect the best interests of all credit unions. For more information about CUNA, visit cuna.org. To find your nearest credit union, visit YourMoneyFurther.com.
About CUNA Technology Council
The CUNA Technology Council is a member-led organization of credit union technology professionals dedicated to sharing information with its members and promoting the advancement of credit union technology. The CUNA Technology Council is one of six CUNA Councils, a network of more than 6,600 credit union professionals. For more information, visit www.cunacouncils.org.
