Designation of Savings Excellence and Savings Champion Award

About the Designation of Savings Excellence Award

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.
Complete 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.

The 2021 reporting survey is now closed.

Designation of Savings Excellence 2021 Recipients:

First Arkansas Bank and Trust
Wells Fargo
USAA
Community Resource Federal Credit Union
Hanscom Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union
New Horizons Credit Union
PenFed Credit Union
Scott Credit Union
Travis Credit Union
Pioneer Valley Credit Union

About the Savings Champion Award

Every Military Saves Month, hundreds of participating organizations around the world, including non-profits, military installations, and government agencies, go the extra mile to help military families save money and assess their financial habits. We want to recognize those organizations who go above and beyond during Military Saves Month with our Savings Champion Award.

2021 Savings Champion: USS Makin Island

2021 Savings Champion: USS Makin Island

The Savings Champion Award is a national recognition that is awarded by Military Saves with the support of a selection committee comprised of staff and leadership in all program initiatives.

Winners are recognized by:

Military Saves Savings Champion Award.
A digital badge to display on your website and share on social media.
Recognition on MilitarySaves.org social media and email communications.
Recognition in a national press release and individually in local releases.

Eligibility requirements:

Signed up to participate in Military Saves Month.
Encourage the military community to make a commitment and savings plan through the Military Saves Pledge.
Promote MSM through a variety of events and social activities.
Complete the Savings Champion 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 Military Saves Month Reporting Survey.

The 2021 reporting survey is now closed.

Savings Champion 2021 Winners:

American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association
AmeriForce Media
Association of Military Banks of America
CollegeAdvantage Ohio's 529 Plan/ Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
Defense Credit Union Council
Experian
First Command of DuPont, WA
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
Harris Financial Coaching
Michael Walters Advertising
New Jersey Bureau of Securities
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Securities Division - TN Department of Commerce & Insurance
Silicon Valley/ South Bay SAVES
USS Makin Island, Navy
USS John C. Stennis, Navy
United States Securities and Exchange Commission

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

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