August 11 – October 6

Competition Phase

Upon completion of the education phase, a judging panel will review business cases for those self-selecting into the competition phase and identify the five finalists to move forward in the competition. The five finalists will further refine and evolve their business cases in preparation for the online pitch show.

Show your stuff

The five finalists will present their polished business cases during an online pitch show. A panel of judges will identify the Top 3 and ultimate 2021 CUES Emerging Leader.

The CUES Emerge Online Pitch Show will be facilitated from the Currency Studios

Online Pitch Show

October 6 • 11:00 Pacific, 1:00 Central, 2:00 Eastern

This elaborate online production will be coordinated and facilitated from the Currency Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with the five finalists participating remotely. Tim McAlpine, Currency’s Founder & CEO, will be the host and the whole production will be broadcast live on the Internet.

2021 Judging Panel

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Judy DeLucca, CCUE, CUERME, CCUFC, NCCO, NCVE
Judy DeLucca, CCUE, CUERME, CCUFC, NCCO, NCVE

President/CEO
New Orleans Firemen’s FCU
Louisiana, USA

Kathy DuVall, CCE
Kathy DuVall, CCE

President/CEO
San Francisco Fire CU
California, USA

Jim Minge
Jim Minge

CEO
Texas Trust CU
Texas, USA

Michele Garcia
Michele Garcia

VP, Human Resources
AmeriCU
New York, USA

Jeff Shewfelt, CCD
Jeff Shewfelt, CCD

Co-CEO
G&F Financial Group
British Columbia, Canada

Awesome rewards for the Top 3

All three of these individuals will receive an education and coaching package including registration to the 2022 CUES School of Applied Strategic Management. Upon completion of the school, each individual will earn the prestigious Certified Senior Executive (CSE) designation, a milestone signifying dedication to professional development.

The CUES School of Applied Strategic Management will be held in Orlando, Florida

CUES School of Applied Strategic Management

April 2022 in Orlando, Florida

CUES School of Applied Strategic Management is designed to help your career, credit union—and members—soar. You’ll form into teams with your fellow attendees to virtually run financial institutions in the safety of a computer simulation program. You’ll also:

  • Practice managing the risks and rewards of “running” a credit union

  • Develop a practical understanding of asset/liability management

  • Better understand the impact the economic environment has on your CU

  • Improve your decision making and learn to think on your feet

  • Enjoy a fun, friendly competition

Incredible package for the ultimate winner

The judging panel will also select the ultimate winner. In addition to the Top 3 rewards package, the 2021 CUES Emerging Leader will receive an all-expense-paid trip to the 2022 CEO/Executive Team Network including an award presentation, a live interview and an ongoing coaching package.

The CUES CEO/Executive Team Network will be held at the JW Marriott Austin

CEO/Executive Team Network

May XX-XX, 2022 in Austin, Texas

Step back from the day-to-day, fine-tune your leadership and strategy skills, and gain new perspectives alongside your colleagues at CEO/Executive Team Network.  

This dynamic, can’t-miss event helps CEOs and senior managers become even more powerful leaders. It features top speakers exploring vital industry issues and need-to-know topics. You’ll find a strong focus on leadership and growth strategies, and plenty of time for networking with your peers. 

You’ll delve deep into these topics, which were carefully selected for your uniquely relevant role as an industry leader:   

  • Team chemistry 

  • Diversity as a strategic advantage 

  • Situational strategies 

  • Leading with competent courage 

  • The economic, political and business climate 

  • Senior leader impact on talent development 

  • The inner game of leadership