Think you know a CUSO or fintech that’s absolutely crushing it right now? The kind that makes you wonder how credit unions ever operated without them?
The NACUSO Awards 2027 nomination window is officially open, and they’re on the hunt for the companies and innovators who are genuinely moving the needle for credit unions. No participation trophies here—just recognition for the teams doing exceptional work.
Mark your calendar: nominations close December 15, 2026. Here’s what they’re looking for:
CUSO of the Year
This one’s for the CUSOs that have become absolutely essential to the credit unions they serve. We’re talking innovative, inspiring, and frankly irreplaceable. If a credit union executive starts their sentence with “I don’t know what we’d do without…” that’s your cue.
New CUSO of the Year
Fresh perspectives deserve their moment. If a CUSO under three years old is already making established players rethink their approach, they belong in this category. New doesn’t mean untested—it means they’re bringing energy and ideas the industry didn’t know it needed.
Fintech of the Year
Technology partners that actually solve problems instead of creating new ones. (Revolutionary concept, we know.) This award goes to fintechs tackling real challenges that credit unions face every day, not just chasing the latest buzzword.
Ready to nominate? Submit your picks.
But Wait, There’s More: The Next Big Idea Competition
Got a concept that could reshape how credit unions operate? An innovation that’s still in its early stages but shows serious promise? NACUSO’s Next Big Idea Competition gives you a platform to present that vision to hundreds of credit union leaders who can actually help make it happen.
This is your shot to get in front of the decision-makers who matter. No small audience here—just the people with the influence and resources to turn great ideas into industry reality.
Enter the Next Big Idea Competition now.
Both the NACUSO Awards and the Next Big Idea Competition share the same deadline: December 15, 2026. Winners get their moment in the spotlight at Reimagine 2027, our flagship event in Las Vegas from March 30 to April 2, 2027. (Yes, Las Vegas. Because if you’re going to celebrate innovation, you might as well do it somewhere memorable.)
So don’t sleep on this. Recognize the game-changers, showcase the fresh thinking, and help us spotlight the companies and ideas pushing credit unions forward.