Cornerstone Awards: Who Is Being Honored at IMPACT 2026?

Thu April 02, 2026

From lifetime service to grassroots advocacy, Cornerstone’s annual awards recognize the people, credit unions, and chapters strengthening the movement. Here’s who will be honored. 

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Cornerstone Individual Awards 

 
Cornerstone’s Hall of Fame honors those in the credit union movement who reflect a lifetime of service to credit unions. 

  • Debbie Baumann Barnett, Mazuma CU, Mo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Professional of the Year award recognizes accomplishments in support of the credit union movement by professionals. 

  • Andria McCollough, Truity CU, Okla.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Small CU Achiever award recognizes accomplishments in support of the credit union movement by professionals at small credit unions. 

  • Paige Rhoades, Alcoa Community FCU, Ark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Volunteer of the Year award highlights accomplishments in time and effort in support and promotion of the credit union movement by unpaid credit union volunteers. 

  • Ryan Prillman, PrimeWay FCU, Texas

 

 

 

 

 

 
Chapters of the Year  

Recognizing chapters for their contributions to the success of the credit union movement in the Cornerstone region. 

  • Group 1: El Paso Chapter of Credit Unions 
  • Group 2: Central Texas Chapter of Credit Unions  
  • Group 3: Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions 

 

ImPACt Advocacy Awards

Spotlights credit union individuals and organizations that excel in political action fundraising. 

Arkansas Credit Union PAC  

  • Top Credit Union Contributor: Clearway CU 
  • Highest Percent of Goal by Credit Union: Southern Gas FCU 
  • Top Individual Contributor: Tammy Passafiume, Clearway CU 

Credit Union PAC of Kansas 

  • Top Credit Union Contributor: Meritrust FCU 
  • Highest Percent of Goal by Credit Union: Wheat State FCU 
  • Top Individual Contributor: Greg Winkler, Azura CU 

Credit Union PAC of Missouri 

  • Top Credit Union Contributor: CommunityAmerica CU 
  • Highest Percent of Goal by Credit Union: United Consumers CU 
  • Top Individual Contributor: Lisa Ginter, CommunityAmerica CU 

Oklahoma Credit Union PAC 

  • Top Credit Union Contributor: Oklahoma Central CU  
  • Highest Percent of Goal by Credit Union: Oklahoma Central CU 
  • Top Individual Contributor: Jeff Carpenter, WEOKIE FCU 

Texas Cornerstone Credit Union League PAC  

  • Top Credit Union Contributor: Randolph-Brooks FCU 
  • Highest Percent of Goal by Credit Union: Union Fidelity FCU 
  • Top Individual Contributor: Crystal Long, GECU FCU 
  • Highest Percent of Goal by Chapter: Central Texas Chapter of Credit Unions 
  • Top Chapter Contributor: Houston Chapter of Credit Unions 
     

Pinnacle Marketing Awards

The Pinnacle Awards, hosted by the Marketing & Business Development Council, showcase creative marketing by credit unions. Pinnacle Award winners will be recognized at a reception from 3:30–4:30 p.m. on May 14 at IMPACT. 

 
More Awards News

In case you missed it, Scott Shults was honored with the Ian Dunlap Advocacy Award at Missouri Day at the Capitol in February. 

In addition, this year’s Young Professional of the Year will be recognized April 16 at the Young Professional’s Conference. Be watching for that announcement.  

Visit our awards page for complete information about Cornerstone awards and recognition. 

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