Designation of Savings Excellence

About the Designation

Banks and Credit Unions play an important role in Military Saves Month by making it easy for their customers and members to save. When individuals utilize saving accounts they build financial security and financial institutions increase deposits, build goodwill, and strengthen relationships.

That’s why we recognize financial institutions that show exceptional achievement in Military Saves Month activities by awarding them the Designation of Savings Excellence.

Designees are recognized by:

Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award.
A digital seal to display on your website and share on social media.
Recognition on MilitarySaves.org.
Recognition in a national press release and individually in local releases.

Eligibility Requirements:

Signed up to participate in the current year of Military Saves Month
Demonstrated efforts in encouraging saving during Military Saves Month. Activity can be tracked in the DOSE Application Worksheet.
Completed the Designation of Saving Excellence Application which is included in the Military Saves Month Reporting Survey.
Submission of samples of marketing materials

Awards will be given based on the completed information provided through the Designation of Savings Excellence Application within the Military Saves Month Reporting Survey. Survey samples for banks and credit unions may be found below. The survey closes on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Important Links

DOSE Application Worksheet

Sample Survey for Banks

Sample Survey for Credit Unions

: Written by Benjamin Moss; Category: Uncategorised; Published: 30 January 2020

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