MADISON, Wis.—The deadline is March 7 to submit a nomination for the World Council of Credit Unions’ (WOCCU) 2025 Digital Growth Award, which seek to recognize one or more member credit union associations or individual member credit unions for successfully working toward our Challenge 2025 goal of expanding digital transformation across the globe.”
According to WOCCU, nominees must show they have implemented a digital solution that is:
- Inclusive: It expanded financial inclusion by reaching members of underserved communities.
- Innovative: It was groundbreaking for your organization by reducing costs, streamlining operations or improving member experience.
- Scalable: It can be scaled up for use or replication by other credit union associations or credit unions in your country or region.
‘Driving Inclusion’
“We have finally made it to 2025, and we continue to see our members and their credit unions implementing digital solutions that are driving financial inclusion and building more resilient communities around the globe,” WOCCU President and CEO Elissa McCarter LaBorde said in a statement. “As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Digital Growth Award, we want to see a record number of nominations submitted to show the breadth of credit unions and financial cooperatives that are providing innovative financial solutions to more underserved populations.”
According to WOCCU, 2025 nominations must be submitted by a World Council member association, or a credit union affiliated with one of those associations, by 5:00 p.m. (17:00) U.S. Central Standard Time, March 7, 2025.
Presentation in Stockholm
WOCCU said an an independent panel of judges comprised of digital financial experts in the credit union sector and beyond will evaluate all nominations and select the recipients.
Digital Growth Award recipients will receive one free registration to the 2025 World Credit Union Conference (WCUC) in Stockholm, Sweden, July 14-16. Award recipients will be announced and honored during WOCCU’s Annual General Meeting in Stockholm on July 14.
To nominate a credit union association or credit union for a 2025 Digital Growth Award, click here.