2026 Diamond Awards Kickoff
2026 Diamond Awards Kickoff
Overview
The 2026 Diamond Awards—our industry’s most prestigious credit union marketing competition—feature a refined structure and several new categories designed to better reflect today’s marketing landscape.
Join the Diamond Awards Committee chairs and recent award recipients for an engaging, practical webinar on how to craft a standout submission that showcases your best work.
This session is ideal for both first-time entrants and returning applicants looking to fine-tune their approach.
In this webinar, you’ll learn
- What’s changed in the 2026 application (and why it matters)
- An overview of the new award categories
- File formats: what’s accepted and what’s not
- How to gather and organize materials efficiently
- Strategies for managing your timeline to avoid deadline stress
- Guidance tailored for smaller credit unions
- A clear breakdown of the judging criteria
Pricing & Registration
Attendee Info
Code of Conduct
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How to access
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