Scott Credit Union Wins Two Diamond Awards for Outstanding Community Impact

Press Release

Edwardsville, IL – April 21, 2025 – Scott Credit Union (SCU) has been honored with two prestigious Diamond Awards from the Marketing, PR & Development Council of America’s Credit Unions. The awards recognize SCU’s commitment to community engagement, financial education, and impactful storytelling.  
 
SCU received the following accolades: 
 

  • Community Partnership – St. Louis Cardinals: Celebrating SCU’s impactful collaboration with the St. Louis Cardinals through programs that support youth, veterans, and financial education. 
  • Video Non-commercial Series – Surprise Squad: Acknowledging the heartwarming partnership with KMOV’s Surprise Squad, which brings joy and support to those in need across the region. 
 
The Marketing, PR & Development Council of America’s Credit Unions announced the winners of the annual Diamond Awards, which recognize the best marketing campaigns in the credit union industry. This year, 1,400 submissions were received, with 180 credit unions from 42 states earning awards for their outstanding efforts. 
 
Scott Credit Union’s partnership with KMOV’s Surprise Squad embodies its dedication to making a difference in people’s lives. Through at least 12 surprise initiatives annually, SCU has helped foster families, honored veterans, supported children fighting cancer, and uplifted educators and nonprofits. These efforts not only provide immediate relief but also inspire countless community members to take action and support those in need. 
 
Since 2018, Scott Credit Union has partnered with the St. Louis Cardinals to enhance the lives of St. Louis residents. In 2024, SCU supported four key initiatives: Redbird Rookies, the Player Ticket Program, Salute to Service Weekend Benefiting the Veterans Community Project, and Budgeting Buddies. These programs have provided educational resources, financial literacy, and unforgettable experiences to underserved youth, families, and veterans. 
 
"At Scott Credit Union, we believe that true impact comes from investing in the people and communities we serve," said Frank Padak, President and CEO of Scott Credit Union. "These Diamond Awards reflect our dedication to creating meaningful partnerships and uplifting those in need. We are honored to be recognized for initiatives that inspire change and strengthen our community." 
 
Lesli Bishop, Co-Chair of the Diamond Awards and Chief Marketing Officer at Family Savings Credit Union, emphasized the significance of the awards: “We are truly thrilled to celebrate Scott Credit Union and the other Diamond Award winners with such a prestigious recognition. These credit unions not only reflect the core values of the credit union movement, but they exemplify the forward-thinking and innovative strategies within our industry.” 
 
For more than 30 years, the Diamond Awards have celebrated excellence in credit union marketing, recognizing institutions that go above and beyond in service to their members and communities. 
 
 
 
About Scott Credit Union
Scott Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative. When someone opens an account at the credit union, they become a member and an owner. Because of its structure, Scott Credit Union has given back millions of dollars to members through a bonus dividend and loan interest rebate over the years.
 
Scott Credit Union currently has 24 locations; 22 locations in metro St. Louis including: Affton, MO; Ballpark Village in St. Louis, MO; Belleville, IL (two branches); Breese, IL; Collinsville, IL; Columbia, IL; Crestwood, MO; Edwardsville, IL (two branches); Fairview Heights, IL; Ferguson, MO; Highland, IL; Ladue, MO; Lebanon, IL; Mascoutah, IL; O’Fallon, IL; Trenton, IL; Troy, IL; Scott Air Force Base in Illinois; Waterloo, IL; and Wood River, IL; and two branches in the Chicago area in Evergreen Park, IL; and at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.
 
For details on opening accounts at Scott Credit Union, visit www.scu.org.
 
 
About America’s Credit Unions 
America’s Credit Unions is the unified voice for not-for-profit credit unions and their more than 140 million members nationwide. America’s Credit Unions provides strong advocacy, resources, and services to protect, empower, and advance credit unions and the people and communities they serve. For more information, visit AmericasCreditUnions.org. 

Scott Credit Union Wins Two Diamond A...