Credit Union of Georgia named Diamond Awards Recipient Amid Record-Breaking Competition
Austin, TX – March 25, 2025 – Credit Union of Georgia was among 180 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Award – the Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition for marketing excellence.
Credit Union of Georgia received recognition as the Category’s Best for Internal Recognition/Incentive Campaign for their campaign: Mission Possible 2: Destination Corelation.
The Marketing, PR & Development Council of America’s Credit Unions also announced the list of all winners for its annual Diamond Awards, recognizing the best marketing campaigns in the credit union industry from the past year. Credit unions, advertising agencies, and associations submitted 1,400 submissions for the prestigious awards. In all, 180 organizations from 42 states were selected as winners.
“We are honored to be recognized as the Category’s Best for Internal Recognition/Incentive Campaign by the Marketing, PR & Development Council of America’s Credit Unions,” said Brian Albrecht, President/CEO of Credit Union of Georgia. “This award is a testament to our commitment to fostering a strong internal culture that values and celebrates our team members. By investing in our employees, we create a positive environment that ultimately enhances the service we provide to our members and the communities we serve. We are incredibly proud of our team and grateful for this recognition.”
“We are truly thrilled to celebrate Credit Union of Georgia and the other Diamond Award winners with such a prestigious recognition,” said Lesli Bishop, Co-Chair of the Diamond Awards and Chief Marketing Officer at Family Savings Credit Union in Gadsden, AL. “These credit unions not only reflect the core values of the credit union movement, but they exemplify the forward-thinking and innovative strategies within our industry.”
For more than 30 years, the Diamond Awards have celebrated the excellence in credit union marketing.
About Credit Union of Georgia
Credit Union of Georgia has been a part of the Northwest Georgia Community since 1960 and serves those who live and work in Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Douglas, Fannin, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Paulding, Pickens and Union counties. Credit Union of Georgia is consistently awarded accolades, including Best of Georgia, Best of Cobb and Best of Cherokee. Credit Union of Georgia is a state-chartered credit union organized under the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, and its deposit accounts are federally insured through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.
About America’s Credit Unions
America’s Credit Unions is the unified voice for not-for-profit credit unions and their more than140 million members nationwide. America’s Credit Unions provides strong advocacy, resources and services to protect, empower and advance credit unions and the people and communities they serve. For more information about America’s Credit Unions, visit AmericasCreditUnions.org.
About Councils
Councils is a member-led, collaborative community of credit union leaders providing vibrant peer interaction, new ideas and innovation to foster professional development while advocating for the overall success of the credit union movement. There are eight Councils with a network of more than 8,000 credit union professionals. For more information, visit americascreditunions.org/councils.
Last Updated: December 31, 2025
