The All Ireland CU Awards

The All-Ireland Credit Union Awards have been established to celebrate and commemorate the hard work, diligence and dedication of the staff, volunteers and directors that comprise Ireland’s most loved and trusted financial institution.

The 2025 Awards will take place on Saturday 18th October 2025,
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin

Countdown to the Awards:

Deadline for entries - Friday 8th August at 12pm

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About the Awards

The All-Ireland Credit Union Awards have been established to celebrate and commemorate the hard work, diligence and dedication of the staff, volunteers and directors that comprise Ireland’s most loved and trusted financial institution.

The award categories encompass a diverse range of important areas, and we encourage you to enter those that best align with your work. Being shortlisted or winning will significantly elevate your national profile, just by making it to the final stages. And, of course, successful entrants will receive a stunning trophy to commemorate their achievement. So, why wait? Entry to the All-Ireland CU Awards is free, so put on your thinking cap and start compiling your entries today!

Your People Awards:

Volunteer of the Year Award
CU Rising Star of the Year Award
Distinguished Leader of the Year Award
Credit Union Person of the Year Award
Credit Control Team of the Year Award
Loans Team of the Year Award

Social Dividend Awards

Social Dividend Initiative of the Year (Social Impact Award)
Social Dividend Initiative of the Year (Sustainability Award)

Personal Standards Awards

Best Marketing Initiative Award
Best Use of Social Media Award
Best Innovation Project Award
Healthy Workplace Award
Excellence in People & Culture Development Award

Member's Choice Award

The award will be based on the credit union with the highest percentage of their members voting.

Lifetime Achievement Award

We invite nominations for the individual whose vision for the advancement of the Credit Union service, commitment to make impact in the community and passion for excellent Credit Union experience has inspired colleagues, members and customers alike. Nominees must have worked or volunteered for 10 years or more in a Credit Union.

Members Choice Award

The Members’ Choice of the Year award in a credit union recognises the credit union that members believe best exemplifies excellence in service, reliability, and member satisfaction. This prestigious award is determined through votes from credit union members, highlighting the institution that consistently exceeds expectations in delivering financial services, fostering trust, and prioritising member needs. It celebrates a credit union that stands out for its commitment to providing exceptional value, personalised support, and a positive impact on the lives of its members, reflecting the collective endorsement and appreciation of its dedicated community.

John Logue

CEO | Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland (SERI)

Nick Money

Director | The Swoboda Research Centre

Garrett O'Donohoe

CEO | Social Finance Foundation (SFF)

Lorraine Corcoran

Founder CEO | Afanite

Johanna Clancy

Lecturer of Business Enterprise | University of Galway

Dr Olive McCarthy

Senior lecturer | Department of Food Business & Development

Heather Humphries

Former Government Minister

All-Ireland CU Awards 2025

The 2025 Awards will take place at 6.30pm on Saturday 18th October 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin.

 

2024 Awards Gallery

The third All Ireland CU Awards were held at a gala dinner in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin on Saturday 19th October 2024.
The night was a huge success with over 400 people from the many Credit Unions and their sponsors in attendance.