History
A legacy of empowering emerging credit union leaders
CUES and Currency Marketing have enjoyed a long-standing partnership dating back to 2010 when, together, we launched the inaugural CUES Next Top Credit Union Exec competition. In 2020, CUES Emerge was launched and built on the success of CUES Next Top Credit Union Exec. Over the past 15 years, CUES has awarded more than $500,000 in prizes and has impacted the lives of countless young credit union professionals.
Since the beginning, more than 80 finalists from around the world have presented their innovative ideas and more than 150 have received their Certified Credit Union Manager (CCM) designation through the rigorous CUES Emerge course work.
Explore this section to learn all about these amazing emerging credit union leaders that continue to impact the industry.
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“CUES Emerge taught me how to challenge my own assumptions and solve big problems. I now know how to create a compelling business case and boil down problems into their simplest facets and figure out the path to a solution.”
“CUES Emerge has been invaluable. I learned so many things and I appreciated the sense of community and shared challenges. I grew as an individual to better serve my credit union, my community and our members.”
“If you want to increase your professional development, I highly recommend CUES Emerge. This amazing program improved my communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills. I will carry this experience throughout my career.”
“I am incredibly honored to have been named the CUES Emerging Leader. CUES Emerge is an incredible opportunity. I encourage any up-and-coming credit union leader to put yourself out there and apply.”
“It has been a great pleasure to meet such inspiring leaders. I would recommend CUES Emerge to anyone in the credit union movement looking to increase their network, build a robust business case and have fun along the way.”
“Achieving the CUES Emerging Leader award is a badge of honor. It goes far beyond titles, degrees, certificates and accolades. It’s an opportunity to shatter the shackles of one’s doubt and transcend personal limitations.”
Explore the CUES Next Top Credit Union Exec archives
“This entire experience has been exciting and humbling and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to get involved in the industry, network and learn from leaders.”
“This has been an amazing journey with so many great things happening behind the scenes. It has been a transformational experience.”
“Winning this competition was overwhelming. The support I received during the competition and beyond far surpassed my expectations.”
“Winning the competition has expanded my network exponentially and allowed me to learn from credit union leaders across the country.”
“Being named the winner has given me a huge boost. It validated the work we are doing at my credit union, and gave us all a shot of confidence.”
“Being named the CUES Next Top Credit Union Exec has opened numerous professional doors for me. I am forever thankful for this opportunity.”
“What an awesome program to encourage credit union professionals to get involved in the industry, network and learn from industry leaders.”
“Because of this competition and going on to achieve my CCE designation, I now have a goal of becoming a CEO in the credit union movement.”
“Winning this competition clarified the passion and talents that I have in my life and gave me a window into what's possible in my future.”