DALLAS—The National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO) has named the finalists for its 2026 Next Big Idea Competition:
“Created to spotlight transformative ideas, the Next Big Idea Competition celebrates innovation and collaboration that solve real challenges in the credit union space,” NACUSO said.
The companies will pitch their solutions during the NACUSO Reimagine 2026, April 27-30, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
This competition offers a $10,000 cash prize, a podcast feature, active promotion across NACUSO channels, and a NACUSO membership.
‘Bold Thinking’
“These finalists represent the bold thinking and creativity that credit unions need to thrive,” NACUSO President/CEO Randy Salser said in a statement. “We’re not just celebrating innovation—we’re creating space for ideas that challenge the status quo and bring real solutions to credit union members. We can’t wait to see these ideas come to life on stage.”
The 2026 judging panel includes Miriam Ackerman, NetGiver; John Dearing, Capstone Strategic; Chad Frye, Truliances; Mary Beth Spuck, Resource One CU; and Blake Woods, Orsa CU.
