For Credit Unions
DEI: Catalyst for Change
CUES is set to recognize and celebrate the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of credit unions through the new DEI: Catalyst for Change Award. This annual award will go to a credit union that has demonstrated sustained support for advancing DEI in their workplace, raised awareness of workplace diversity and inclusion issues, been a catalyst for change regarding workplace DEI, and/or supported positive change within the industry, their organization, or their community.
2021 Winner
Great Lakes Credit Union
Bannockburn, Illinois
In 2020, at the direction of the CEO Steve Suggs, Great Lakes Credit Union formalized a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by establishing both a Leadership Project Team and employee committee, with specific internal and external goals to meet.
To ensure accountability, leadership incorporated DEI initiatives into its Score Card goals and strategies, which allows for direct links to compensation with bonus opportunities.
Additionally, the credit union’s housing and marketing teams worked to combat payday and predatory lending. Team members have also partnered with community organizations to address DEI in the community.
For Credit Union Directors
Distinguished Director
CUES Distinguished Director honors strong volunteers whose achievements have strengthened their credit union.
2021 Winner: Joan Nelson, Board Chair, Coastal Credit Union. Learn more about Joan!