In its 28th year, the Web Marketing Association’s WebAward Competition, available at www.webaward.org, is seeking entries from superior credit union websites nationwide. This event sets benchmarks in 90 categories, including credit union, banks, and financial Services, based on seven criteria for website success. credit union websites have until May 31, 2024, to enter.
“In the realm of credit unions, the website frequently acts as the primary touchpoint for potential members. Crafting a website with precision is vital for building trust and credibility,” highlighted William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In the fiercely competitive landscape of financial services web development, organizations benefit greatly from unbiased evaluations of their online efforts. Websites in the finance sector must strike a careful balance between incorporating the innovation and technology sought by users and adhering to the industry’s strict regulatory standards. The WebAward Competition offers an unmatched stage for showcasing standout achievements in credit union website development, spotlighting entities that establish the standards for excellence.”
The evaluation of websites hinges on seven criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each credit union entry is compared within its category and against a definitive standard of excellence.
All credit union contestants receive beneficial feedback, with specific scores measured against the industry standard. They can also gain tailored feedback from the WebAward’s experienced judging panel about their website development work.
Winners of a WebAward in the credit union category will also receive:
- A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
- Increased visibility for their company
- Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
- Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
- Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
- A highlight for your resume.
- Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
- Unlimited bragging rights
Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best Credit Union Website based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.
Past winners of the Best Credit Union Website include:
- 2023 – Jack Henry for Embers Credit Union
- 2022 – Jack Henry for P1FCU
- 2021 – Sundin Marketing for ST. JEAN’S CREDIT UNION
- 2020 – ZAG Interactive for Andrews Federal Credit Union
- 2019 – ZAG Interactive for University Credit Union
- 2018 – ZAG Interactive for Coastal Credit Union
- 2017 – ZAG Interactive for Black Hills Federal Credit Union
- 2016 – America First Credit Union for America First Credit Union Website
- 2015 – CU Solutions Group for Water & Power Community Credit Union
- 2014 – ZAG Interactive for SF Police Credit Union
- 2013 – Extractable for Logix Federal Credit Union Website
- 2012 – Boston Interactive for IC Federal Credit Union
- 2011 – Extractable for Security Service Federal Credit Union
- 2010 – Extractable for Citizen’s Equity
- 2009 – America First Credit Union for www.americafirst.com
- 2008 – Delta Community for CU Delta Community Credit Union
- 2007 – Extractable for SAFE credit union
- 2006 – Webnbeyond forUnion America Mortgage
- 2005 – America First Credit Union foramericafirst.com
- 2004 – Imirage, Inc for APCI Federal Credit Union
Credit union Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2024 Best Credit Union Website and other financial related WebAward at the WebAward Website.
For the 2024 WebAwards, notable sponsors include PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association appreciates these companies for their significant support of the entire online marketing community.
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To learn more and to enter the 28th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.