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A stronger voice to advance the credit union industry.

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How to Enter

Complete and submit the online entry form by January 8, 2024 (Monday by 11:59 pm CT). Applications take time to fill out and complete so don’t wait until the last minute. Thank you!

Categories

Results are required for the following categories: 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 25, 27, 28, 29. For all other categories, results are optional.

Step 1: Read the Following

Categories

Learn more about the 37 categories in credit union marketing and enter for the chance to win.

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Criteria

In order to be eligible for the Diamond Awards competition, entries must meet eligibility and submission requirements listed here.

Review the Criteria

Step 2: Submit your Entry

The steps below outline exactly how to enter.

  1. Register an Account
  2. Create Your Entry
  3. Upload Digital Files
  4. Submit Entry
  5. Pay Entry Fees

Timeline

Key Dates

06 SEPT 2023
Open for Applications | Apply Now


13 DEC 2023
Early-Bird Entry Deadline

 

8 JAN 2024
Final Entry Deadline
Monday by 11:59 pm CT

 

6 FEB 2024 | on or about
Winners notified via email

19 MAR 2024
Awards announced at Recognition Dinner

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Entry Fees and Payment

Entry fees must be made online through the submission process. All entries must be paid in full by January 8, 2024 (Monday by 11:59 pm CT) or your entry/entries will not be included into the judging process.

  • $20 will be added per Complete Campaign (category #4) entry. 
  • All fees are non-refundable.
Submitted by CU Asset Size Fee per Entry
(received by 12-13-23)
Fee per Entry
(received 12-14-23 to 1-8-24)

M&BD Council Member or Credit Union Association or League

Less than $100 million or Association or League $65 $90
$100 - $499 million $100 $125
Greater than $500 million $135 $160

A CUNA Member credit union (but not a M&BD Council Member)

All Asset Levels $150 $175

An Agency submitting on behalf of a CUNA Member credit union

All Asset Levels $150 $175

A Non-CUNA Member credit union

All Asset Levels $350 $350

An Agency submitting on behalf of a Non-CUNA Member credit union

All Asset Levels $350 $350

Complete Campaign (category #4)

Additional $20 added per entry Additional $20 Additional $20

Entry Form Tips

  • On the Entry Form, do use one consistent credit union name spelling for all entries. Avoid differences from entry to entry.
    • Use “XYZ Credit Union” for all entries or use “XYZ CU” for all entries; do not use “XYZ Credit Union” on some and “XYZ CU” on others.
  • On the Entry Form, avoid ALL CAPS.
  • Do use descriptive entry titles. 
    • Use “Wedding Commercial TV Series” instead of “TV Series.”

Sample Entry Form

Assemble all the information you will need before you begin, by using the sample entry form to prepare your submission.