Diamond Awards

Judges

Your Voice Matters. Become a 2026 Diamond Awards Judge.

The Diamond Awards are only possible with the dedication of volunteer judges like you. By applying to be a judge, you’ll help highlight the creativity, strategy, and impact that drive credit union success stories nationwide. 

A panel consisting of a minimum of three judges is assembled for each category. Judges score each entry independently of one another, based on specific criteria and score values assigned to that category. Judges are not made aware of the identity of one another in their respective categories and cannot compare notes or scores. 

Judges and their respective credit unions are allowed to submit Diamond Awards applications; however, judges may not judge any entries within categories they are judging and must abide by the rules established for all entrants. 

One of the benefits of being a judge is to see firsthand the creativity and innovative efforts that your peers employ.

Hear from past judges

"What an incredible experience! The passion, creativity, and impact of our movement was felt in all the work I was fortunate enough to judge!" 

Richard Dedor
VP Marketing
Premier America Credit Union

"Having seen the creative work that went into the Diamond Awards, it motivated me to become a judge. It was such an amazing experience to see the creative effort that goes into every single entry and the amazing marketing content coming from the credit union industry."

Jason Grant
Marketing Director
Forest Area Federal Credit Union

Join the 2026 judging panel

Applications are open for a limited time. Add your voice to the judging panel today!