Each year, the Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU) recognizes achievements within our Dakota credit union community by presenting prestigious honors at the Awards Banquet during the annual DakCU Summit. This year, the following Dakota credit unions were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in the areas of marketing and communication within two asset categories.

Complete Marketing Campaign. This award recognizes an outstanding marketing, advertising, public relations, or member outreach or promotion campaign.

· Explorers CU, Yankton, SD ($26M to $125M in assets)

· First Community CU, Jamestown, ND ($126M and up)

Social Media Campaign. This award recognizes a credit union’s use of one or more social networks as a campaign centerpiece.

· Explorers CU, Yankton, SD ($26M to $125M in assets)

· North Star Community CU, Maddock, ND ($126M and up)

Printed Marketing Campaign. This award recognizes print ads, magazines, newspapers, annual reports, and mailings that a credit union uses in any communications efforts.

· Explorers CU, Yankton, SD ($26M to $125M in assets)

· Capital CU, Bismarck, ND ($126M and up)