The Trailblazer Awards for Excellence in Marketing & Communications honor credit unions who creatively market and communicate products, services and, activities to their members. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 31, 2023.

Materials produced in 2022 are eligible for entry. There is no entry fee. 

Eligibility
Any credit union affiliated with the MD|DC Credit Union Association is eligible to enter the awards competition. Entries will be judged on branding, content, development of measurable goals and objectives and achievement of results.

Asset Size
Each category will be evaluated according to credit union asset size as follows:
• Under $250 Million
• $250 – 500 Million
• Over $500 Million to $1 Billion
• Over $1 Billion

Submit an entry for one or more of the following categories (Only one entry per category allowed per credit union):

Download category descriptions here

• Best Integrated Campaign
• Best Digital Marketing
• Best Social Media/Content Marketing
• Best ROI
• Best Video Project
• Wild Card/ Catchall
• Best of Show Christine DeWitt Memorial Award

Step 1. Read Awards Program Overview

Step 2. Apply Now (Each entry must be on its own form.) 

Awards Luncheon
Award winners will be notified on or around May 1, 2023. The Awards Luncheon will take place on June 12, 2023 at Connect 2023, the MD|DC CUA Annual Meeting and Convention.