Naperville, IL, March 31, 2026 — Eight Illinois credit unions were among 181 credit unions nationwide recognized as winners of the prestigious 2026 Diamond Awards, presented by America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council. The annual competition honors excellence in credit union marketing, communications, and community engagement.
Illinois credit unions received recognition across a wide range of categories reflecting the creativity, innovation, and strategic impact of marketing efforts throughout the state.
2026 Illinois Diamond Award Winners include:
This year’s competition drew a record 1,481 submissions, with 181 organizations from 42 states selected as winners. In total, 330 awards were presented, underscoring the exceptional caliber of marketing and communications work produced by credit unions nationwide.
“Illinois credit unions continue to set a high bar for creativity, purpose, and member‑focused storytelling,” said Libby Calderone, President and CEO of the Illinois Credit Union League. “These awards reflect the passion and dedication of teams across our state who are finding innovative ways to connect with members, support their communities, and bring the credit union difference to life.”
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About the Illinois Credit Union League
The Illinois Credit Union League is the primary trade association for nearly 200 state and federal credit unions in Illinois. It focuses on providing legislative and regulatory advocacy, compliance assistance and information, and a wide range of educational and training services to those credit unions, who in turn serve approximately 4.2 million members. More information can be found at www.icul.com.
