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Renée Sattiewhite Neoteric Changemaker Award for 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Renée Sattiewhite Neoteric Changemaker Award for 2026. Nominations will be accepted up until June 1. Winner(s) will be announced at the 2026 Annual AACUC Conference, August 3-6, 2026 at the Hotel at Avalon in Alpharetta, Georgia.

The award is named after the first recipient of the award in 2023, Renée Sattiewhite, CEO and President of the African-American Credit Union Coalition. This national award recognizes those who have demonstrated personal perseverance, advanced the cause of “people, helping, people,” advocated for relevant ideation, and created positive programming for leaders. The unique name of the award was selected because it represents the literal meaning of the word neoteric: A modern person who advocates for new ideas.

Nomination Requirements:

Anyone may submit a nomination for the Renée Sattiewhite Neoteric Changemaker Award. Nominations must clearly document why the candidate should be considered, above all others, for this distinguished award.

Nominations must contain sufficient information to inform the selection process without additional research. Complete nominations must include the nominee's curriculum vitae or resume. While a CV or resume provides a more comprehensive overview of the nominee's accomplishments and experiences, it is not a substitute for any of the required items listed below. After reviewing initial nomination submissions, we may request reference letters to assist in the evaluation of the nominees under consideration.

Recognition

Recipient will receive an award with their name engraved, which recipient may keep. The award-winner will also receive two complimentary registrations to the 2027 AACUC Annual Conference.

The following is a list of examples that may be considered in the evaluation process:

Demonstrated an exceptional ability to make change happen in the credit union sector with a focus on modernizing the purpose of “people, helping people.”
A body of work that has had a broad impact on the advancement of the credit union movement within society.
Exceptional display of volunteerism within the credit union movement outside organizational or job description.
Been a role model or mentor for others and epitomized the true meaning of being a Changemaker – putting ideas into action.
Unwavering/Enduring commitment to achieving diversity, equity, inclusion and sense of belonging for a broad audience of stakeholders, across all demographic segments understanding that allyship is paramount to all sustainable initiatives.

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Renée Sattiewhite Neoteric Changemaker Award for 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Renée Sattiewhite Neoteric Changemaker Award for 2026. Nominations will be accepted up until June 1. Winner(s) will be announced at the 2026 Annual AACUC Conference, August 3-6, 2026 at the Hotel at Avalon in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Nomination Requirements:

Recognition

The following is a list of examples that may be considered in the evaluation process:

Demonstrated an exceptional ability to make change happen in the credit union sector with a focus on modernizing the purpose of “people, helping people.”

A body of work that has had a broad impact on the advancement of the credit union movement within society.

Exceptional display of volunteerism within the credit union movement outside organizational or job description.

Been a role model or mentor for others and epitomized the true meaning of being a Changemaker – putting ideas into action.

Unwavering/Enduring commitment to achieving diversity, equity, inclusion and sense of belonging for a broad audience of stakeholders, across all demographic segments understanding that allyship is paramount to all sustainable initiatives.

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