The deadline for the 2023 awards has passed. Please watch our homepage, newsletters and social media for next year's nominations!
About the 'Women in Credit Unions: Next' program
The Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions: Next program, in its inaugural year, recognizes high-achieving women in the pipeline to the C-suite. Women 40 years of age and younger (as of the submission deadline of Feb. 23, 2023) are eligible, and each honoree will be selected for her accomplishments and influence within the industry.
This award is separate from
Eligibility
Each applicant will need to be nominated by an executive at her company (a mentor or manager of hers) who can speak to her exceptional work and leadership skills.
Applicants must be employed by a credit union and be 40 years of age or younger. Women whose primary employment is at any type of trade association, regulatory agency, or law, accounting, or other professional services firm are not eligible to apply. Eligibility is not restricted by geography.
Judging criteria
Applications are read by a selection committee made up of American Banker staff members. This is the same committee that reviews the applications for the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions.
To recognize women in the talent pipeline, the candidates are evaluated primarily on:
- The nomination from her mentor/manager.
- Performance on a specific initiative at her organization within the past 18 months.
- The impact of that initiative on the organization (whether that is reflected in the bottom line or otherwise).
- Qualities such as leadership, teamwork and personal initiative, as demonstrated through action.
- Perceived potential for an extraordinary and influential career, as evidenced by all of the above.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through our secure online system via the link below will be considered. (Please note that the deadline to apply for the 2023 Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions: Next is Thursday, Feb. 23 at 11:59 p.m. ET)
ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE APPLICATION OTHER THAN DIRECT CONTACT INFORMATION, MAY BE USED FOR PUBLICATION UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED.
Sponsorship Information
For information about sponsoring Women in Payments: Next, contact Brad Bava at
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