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CREDIT UNIONS SHINE IN 2026 DIAMOND AWARDS HONORING MARKETING EXCELLENCE
Telco Triad Community Credit Union named Diamond Awards recipient amid record-breaking competition
AURORA, CO — Telco Triad Community Credit Union (Telco Triad) was among 181 Credit Unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in Credit Union marketing.
Telco Triad received the following recognition:
- Category’s Best for Community Partnerships or Endorsements for their asset size — “United, Avanzamos Project”
America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council announced the winners of this year’s Diamond Awards, recognizing the most effective and innovative marketing campaigns across the Credit Union industry.
This year’s competition drew a record 1,481 submissions, with 181 organizations from 42 states elected as winners. In total, 330 awards were distributed, reflecting the exceptional quality of work produced by Credit Unions nationwide.
“We are honored to be recognized among the best in the industry,” said Andrew Barriger, CEO of Telco Triad. “This award reflects our team’s commitment to delivering meaningful value to our members and telling the Credit Union story in impactful ways. Being recognized nationally for our partnership with Unity in Action and our Juntos Avanzamos designation highlights the power of purpose‑driven work and the difference our team makes when we come together to serve our community.”
“We are proud to recognize Telco Triad Community Credit Union and this year’s Diamond Award winners for their entries that deliver both creativity and results,” said Lorrell Bellotti, Diamond Awards Co-chair and Chief Marketing Officer at Western Vista FCU in Cheyenne, Wyoming. “These entries demonstrate an understanding of the people we serve and strategic execution that delivers measurable impact.”
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About America’s Credit Unions
America’s Credit Unions is the unified voice for not-for-profit Credit Unions, representing more than 95% of the industry's assets and their more than 145 million members nationwide. America’s Credit Unions provides strong advocacy, resources and services to advance, empower, and protect Credit Unions and the people and communities they serve. For more information about America’s Credit Unions, visit AmericasCreditUnions.org.
About Councils:
Councils is a member-led, collaborative community of Credit Union leaders providing vibrant peer interaction, new ideas and innovation to foster professional development while advocating for the overall success of the Credit Union movement. There are eight Councils with a network of more than 7,000 Credit Union professionals. For more information, visit americascreditunions.org/councils.
About Telco Triad CCU:
Telco Triad Community Credit Union was founded in 1945 and is based in Sioux City, IA. With assets of $163 million and over 16,000 members, Telco Triad's dedicated employees, coupled with a wide array of financial services, provide members a personalized experience through the Credit Union's six convenient branch locations and its online banking/mobile app. Visit us at www.telcotriad.org. Federally Insured by NCUA.