Entering its third year, the Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards celebrate the individuals, teams, projects, and organizations making significant contributions to their communities and enhancing the lives of credit union members.

According to the CU Times, it received a record number of submissions for the 2024 Luminaries Awards. In the announcement, finalists were revealed across 16 credit union categories. The MD|DC Credit Union Association members who are among the finalists include:

Community Impact – Credit Unions ($1B-$4B)

US Senate FCU

Community Impact – Individuals ($4B & higher)

Marc Wilensky, Tower FCU

Credit Union Executive Leadership – CEO ($1B-$4B)

Timothy Anderson, US Senate FCU

Ken Orgeron, Andrews FCU

Credit Union Innovation in Tech – CTO/CIO of the Year

BJ Sievers, Cedar Point FCU

Credit Union Rising Star Individuals ($1B & Under)

Amanda Phifer, Cedar Point FCU

You can read the full list of finalists here.