ARVADA, Colo. – November 7, 2025 – Climb Credit Union earned top honors at the 2025 Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards, taking home ten awards at the annual ceremony held October 29 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The MAC Awards celebrate the best of credit union marketing nationwide, recognizing creativity, strategy, and measurable impact.

In addition to multiple category wins, Climb was named one of four finalists for the MACQUEE Award, which recognizes the most outstanding marketing achievement across all asset sizes. Climb was the only finalist under $1 billion in assets.

Climb received awards across a variety of categories, including rebrand, video storytelling, website design, email automation, and community engagement, each a reflection of the credit union’s ongoing commitment to building meaningful member relationships and elevating the credit union movement through creativity and purpose-driven communication.

Climb CU received the following awards:

  • MACQUEE Award Finalist
  • Rebrand (Gold) | Climb CU Brand
  • Website Transformation (Gold) | Climbcu.org
  • Culture and Internal Campaign (Gold) | Brand Reveal Event
  • Product Development (Gold) | Peak Savings Account
  • Multi-Channel Campaign (Gold) | Brand Awareness
  • Non-Commercial Video (Gold) | Brand Story Video
  • Marketing Automation (Gold) | Indirect Member Onboarding Series
  • Branch and Point-of-Sale Merchandising (Silver) | Various
  • Logo (Bronze) | Climb CU Logo

These accolades follow Climb’s strong showing earlier this year at the America’s Credit Unions Diamond Awards, where the rebrand earned seven top honors, including multiple “Category’s Best” distinctions. The continued recognition from both national competitions highlights the sustained success of Climb’s rebranding initiative and its fresh, human-centered approach to marketing.

"We’re incredibly proud to be recognized among the nation’s most innovative credit unions," said Carrie Langgard, President/CEO at Climb Credit Union. "Being honored across so many categories, and as a finalist for the MACQUEE, shows the impact of our team’s creativity, strategy, and heart."

Many of Climb’s winning initiatives were made possible through collaboration with strategic partners including Strum Agency, Finien, and LKCS, whose expertise helped bring the brand’s vision and mission to life.

To learn more about Climb Credit Union and its award-winning approach to member engagement, visit climbcu.org.

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About Climb Credit Union
Climb Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution with $674 million in assets and is dedicated to empowering 40,000 members with a comprehensive suite of financial services, including savings and checking accounts, loans, and mortgages. We are committed to fostering financial well-being and community growth through our five branches located in Arvada, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, and Lakewood. As part of the CO-OP Network, Climb Credit Union extends its reach beyond Colorado, offering members nationwide access to their accounts at over 5,600 Shared Branches and nearly 30,000 fee-free ATMs. For more information on how Climb Credit Union can support your financial journey, visit climbcu.org.

About the Marketing Association of Credit Unions
The Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) was created in 1986 by Marketers for Marketers and is dedicated to supporting and advancing the marketing and communications efforts of credit unions. Through educational programs, networking opportunities, and recognition of excellence, MAC strives to enhance the effectiveness of its members and promote the credit union difference. For more information about MAC and the annual awards, visit macnetwork.org.

For more information, contact Emily Boulton at eboulton@climbcu.org.