University Credit Union Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners

Student recipients and board leader Norma Iadevaia honored

LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- University Credit Union was among 181 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council's annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing. 

America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council recently announced the winners of this year's Diamond Awards, recognizing the most effective and innovative marketing campaigns across the credit union industry. 

University Credit Union received recognition for excellence in Financial Education.

"We're honored to receive this recognition, which speaks to our ongoing commitment to empowering members through thoughtful, practical financial education, and to telling our story with purpose and authenticity," said Chief Marketing Officer at University Credit Union, Derek Knowlton.

This year's competition drew a record 1,481 submissions, with 181 organizations from 42 states elected as winners. In total, 330 awards were distributed, reflecting the exceptional quality of work produced by credit unions nationwide. 

"We are proud to recognize University Credit Union and this year's Diamond Award winners for their entries that deliver both creativity and results," said Lorrell Bellotti, Diamond Awards Co-chair and Chief Marketing Officer at Western Vista FCU in Cheyenne, Wyoming. "These entries demonstrate an understanding of the people we serve and strategic execution that delivers measurable impact." 

About University Credit Union
University Credit Union is a purpose-driven financial cooperative dedicated to providing a financial edge to the university community. Founded in 1951 by UCLA employees, UCU focuses on member-owner participation and returns profits to its members through better loan rates, higher savings rates, and lower fees. Today, serving over 58,000 members, UCU offers a range of financial products and services, including checking accounts, loans, and insurance, while emphasizing community support and financial education. Learn more at ucu.org.

About America's Credit Unions
America's Credit Unions is the unified voice for not-for-profit credit unions, representing more than 95% of the industry's assets and their more than 145 million members nationwide. America's Credit Unions provides strong advocacy, resources and services to advance, empower, and protect credit unions and the people and communities they serve. For more information about America's Credit Unions, visit AmericasCreditUnions.org. 

Contact: Derek Knowlton
University Credit Union
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 800.UCU.4510

SOURCE University Credit Union