2026 Awards Winners

Congratulations to The All Ireland Credit Union 2026 Shortlistees and Winners

The fifth All Ireland CU Awards were held at an exciting Gala Dinner in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin on Saturday 17th October 2026.

The night was another huge success with over 500 people from the many Credit Unions and their sponsors in attendance.

Best Marketing Initiative Award Winners – Cavan Credit Union
Sponsored by DoneDeals Cars
CU Rising Star of the Year Award – Katie O’Dwyer, Castlecomer Credit Union
Sponsored by Wellington IT
Credit Control Person or Team of the Year Award – Robert Byrne, Drogheda Credit Union
Sponsored by LIA
Credit Union Person of the Year – Lukasz Nowakowski, Core Credit Union
Sponsored by Irish League of Credit Unions
Distinguished Leader of the Year Award – Sheila Hennessy, Dubco Credit Union

Sponsored by Nostra
Financial Education and Youth Engagement Award – New Ross Credit Union
Sponsored by CU Safe
Financial Education and Youth Engagement Award – New Ross Credit Union
Sponsored by CU Safe
Financial Education and Youth Engagement Award – New Ross Credit Union
Sponsored by CU Safe
Healthy Workplace Award, Savvi Credit Union
Sponsored by Healthcare Abroad
Loans Person or Team of the Year Award, North West Credit Union
Sponsored by Credit Union Mortgages
Outstanding Member Services Officer Award, Anne Marie Crowley, Kilrush Credit Union
Sponsored by CMutual
Social Dividend Initiative (Social Impact) Award – Larkhill and District Credit Union
Sponsored by Progress Systems
Social Dividend Initiative (Sustainability) Award – Donore Credit Union
Sponsored by RW Pierce
Supplier Excellence Award – Wellington IT
Sponsored by RockPaw design
Volunteer of the Year Award – Teresa Larkin, Kilnamanagh and Tallaght West Credit Union
Sponsored by Payac
Lifetime Achievement Award – Neily Mahony, Rathmore and District Credit Union
Sponsored by Infinity IT