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Minnesota Credit Union Marketing Awards

The Minnesota Credit Union Network Marketing Awards acknowledges the outstanding programs credit unions have created to grow brand awareness and market to members and nonmembers alike.

Congratulations to the recipients of the Minnesota Credit Union Network Marketing Awards! This year's competition was exceptionally strong, with many outstanding entries. The judges noted that Minnesota has a wealth of talented credit union marketers creating outstanding initiatives and campaigns that share the credit union advantage broadly!


Complete Campaign 
Less than $100 million
Federated Employees Credit Union
Youth Month Grand Slam Offer
 
$100 million to $250 million
Northwoods Credit Union
Mastercard Debit Card Conversion Campaign
 
$500 million to $1 billion
Ideal Credit Union
Get to Know Ida, Ideal's New AI Assistant
 
More than $1 Billion
Royal Credit Union
60th Anniversary Campaign
 
Design 
Less than $100 million
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Federated Employees Credit Union
FECU 90th Logo
 
$500 million to $1 billion
Ideal Credit Union
Designing for the Future - Introducing Ida - Ideal's AI assistant
 
$100 million to $250 million
Digital Marketing Advertising Award Submission
Associated Healthcare Credit Union
 
More than $1 Billion
City & County Credit Union
Think Pink
 
Digital Advertising 
Less than $100 Million
Federated Employees Credit Union
Celebrate Everyday Social Media Campaign
 
$100 million to $250 million
Associated Healthcare Credit Union
Digital Marketing Advertising Award Submission
 
More than $1 billion
Wings Credit Union
Mortgage Loyalty Discount Offer
 
Engagement & Outreach 
Less than $100 million
Federated Employees Credit Union
Skip A Payment
 
$100 million to $250 million
Associated Healthcare Credit Union
Engagement/Outreach Marketing Award Submission
 
$500 million to $1 Billion
SouthPoint Financial Credit Union
Bring Hope To Those In Need
 
More than $1 Billion
City & County Credit Union
My Cause, My Credit Union
 
Video
$100 million to $250 million
Star Explores her Roots
North Star Credit Union
 
$500 million to $1 billion
SouthPoint Financial Credit Union
Make Money Moments
 
More than $1 Billion
Royal Credit Union
Money Donuts Podcast Video Series
Entry Categories: 
  • Complete Campaign 
  • Design
  • Digital Advertising
  • Engagement & Outreach
  • Video
Asset Categories:
  • More than $1 billion
  • $500 million to $1 billion
  • $250 million to $500 million
  • $100 million to $250 million
  • Less than $100 million

Complete Campaign - Types of media include the following, but are not limited to direct mail, point-of-sale, print ads, digital marketing, broadcast, and newsletters. Judges will consider the number of media used in each campaign. If submitting radio, television, or audio-visuals, upload a copy of each script. Submitted projects should include goals of the ads and metrics and a budget where applicable.Videos should be uploaded to a host site (YouTube or Vimeo for example) and a link to the video should be included in the application. 

Design - Using design to effectively communicate the credit union's brand and achieve desired campaign objectives and goals. Examples may include a combination of digital and print items, tag lines, logos, promotional items, advertisements, or any visual or audio representation of the organization’s brand identity.

​Digital Advertising - Social media campaigns, email marketing, omnichannel marketing, SMS marketing, in-stream video ads, OTT, search ads, native ads, and geofencing are examples for this category. Submitted projects should include goals of the ads and metrics and a budget where applicable

Engagement and Outreach - The goal of the award category is to recognize success in outreach projects that seek to garner genuine engagement among the credit union community (internal and external). Projects could include community impact and outreach projects (raising funds for charity, educational activities, or volunteer efforts), internal employee engagement and organic social media engagement. 

​Video - Entry may be one of several video options produced by or for the credit union: venue to highlight staff or member stories, how to instructional content, financial education, brand awareness.  Videos should be uploaded to a host site (YouTube or Vimeo for example) and a link to the video should be included in the application. 

Judging Criteria

Applications will be evaluated by judges based on the following criteria. Each section is weighted equally with a maximum of 20 points.

Strategy and Results: What was the strategy and objective(s) behind the entry? Did the entry produce the expected results, given the credit union’s position in the marketplace and competitive factors?

Creativity: How did the creative concept position its offer to its target audience? Is the overall concept consistent with the stated strategy and objectives? Does the design and creativity enhance the idea and message to connect and communicate clearly?

Design and Production: How effective are the entry's design elements (typography, art, color, white space, quality of printing); or in the case of electronic, the entry's use of talent, visuals and sound and reproduction

Quality: Does the design and creativity enhance the idea and make it better? Is attention paid to the “fit and finish” of the final product? Is the quality of the printing, lighting, recording and reproduction polished?

Copy and Communication: Is the writing effective in helping sell the idea and producing the results? Are products clearly stated or obscured?

Frequently Asked Questions

How many applications may my credit union submit?
Credit unions may submit 1 entry into each of the 6 submission categories. However, a single project can only be entered into a maximum of two categories.

What time period should my submission be from?
Material included in applications should be from campaigns active in the last 12 months.

My submission includes audio or video, how should I include this asset?
Audio or video files should be uploaded to a web host, Vimeo or YouTube for example, and a link to the resource should be included in the application. If the asset is private, please include a password.

I submitted an asset to one category; do I need to submit it again for a different category?
Yes. Judges will look at each application separately and will not cross reference materials submitted to separate applications. A single project can only be entered into a maximum of two categories.

I missed the deadline; can I submit my application late?
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. No late applications will be accepted.

When will winners be notified?
Winners will be notified in December 2023.

Who should I contact with additional questions?
Contact Minnesota Credit Union Network Director of Communications Julia Miller by email.

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