May 27th, 2026015BIRMINGHAM, AL— AmFirst, in collaboration with the Children’s of Alabama INDY Grand Prix, has named Rebecca Smith of Shades Cahaba Elementary School as the 2026 Educator Champion of the Year. Smith received a $5,000 grant to invest in technology and classroom materials that will benefit students across Homewood City Schools for years to come.
The Educator Champion of the Year award recognizes outstanding teachers who go above and beyond for their students. The initiative celebrates the critical role educators play in the Birmingham area and equips them with resources to further enhance their classrooms. To be eligible, nominees had to...
May 22nd, 2026015Mobile, AL - New Horizons Credit Union offers graduating high school senior members a scholarship opportunity through their New Wave Youth Savings Account program. New Horizons Credit Union proudly awarded five deserving high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the 2026 New Horizons Credit Union Scholarship Program which is based on the student’s academic achievement, community involvement, and essay responses.
New Horizons Credit Union’s Scholarship Program has been going strong for over 24 years awarding over $95,000 in scholarship dollars. To qualify for consideration, a student must be a graduating high school...
May 15th, 2026020TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — May 14, 2026 — Alabama ONE Credit Union is proud to celebrate 75 years of service, growth, and unwavering commitment to the communities it serves. Throughout 2026, Alabama ONE will host special 75th Anniversary Branch Celebrations at each of its 31 locations across the state, honoring the members who have made the credit union’s success possible.
Founded in 1951 with just seven charter members, $35, and a cigar box, Alabama ONE has grown into a thriving statewide cooperative rooted in trust, service, and connection. This milestone anniversary reflects decades of dedication to helping individuals, families, and...
May 13th, 2026031BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — May 12, 2026 — AmFirst is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its 2026 Better Basics partnership, a campaign designed to support early childhood literacy across Central Alabama. Through a month-long book drive and an employee volunteer day at a local school, AmFirst members, employees, and community partners came together to make a meaningful impact for young readers.
In March, AmFirst branches welcomed donations of new children’s books and financial contributions in support of Better Basics’ annual book drive, in partnership with WVTM 13. Because of the generosity of members, employees, and the wider...
May 13th, 2026034Tuscaloosa, AL — May 12, 2026 — Alabama ONE Credit Union is proud to announce the opening of its newest branch in Southside, Alabama, continuing its mission to provide accessible, member-focused financial services to communities across the state. The new branch will officially open its doors on May 18, 2026, and is located at 2020 Highway 77, Southside, AL.
This expansion represents an important step in Alabama ONE’s ongoing commitment to supporting financial growth and long-term stability for individuals, families, and businesses throughout northeast Alabama. The credit union looks forward to becoming an engaged partner in the...
May 12th, 2026017Mobile, AL: New Horizons Credit Union has earned the Veterans Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award for efforts in financial education stressing the importance of saving during National Veterans Saves Week. This honor is reserved for financial institutions that succeed in getting people to open or add to wealth-building accounts and take the pledge to save.
The economy and world affairs are an unfortunate situation that is currently impacting military families and their finances. Veterans Saves Week helps to spearhead the conversation around the importance of saving and encourages service members and their families to take action...
May 12th, 2026034BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — ēCO Credit Union and the ēCO Credit Union Foundation are committed to supporting the educational efforts of their membership. This May, ēCO Credit Union proudly awarded two A.L. Bratcher Scholarships, valued at $2,500 each. The ēCO Credit Union Foundation additionally provided one scholarship of $2,500 to promote the pursuit of higher education.
The A.L. Bratcher Scholarship has been awarded to distinguished high school seniors since 2011 to recognize their achievements and potential. The 2026-2027 A.L. Bratcher Scholarship recipients are Anna Kate Smith and Adelynn Smith. Anna Kate Smith is a senior at Corner...
April 16th, 2026020Credit union recognized with Category’s Best honor for Rebrand/New Corporate Identity
Birmingham, Ala. – Southern Energy Credit Union has been named a Category’s Best winner for Rebrand and New Corporate Identity in the 2026 Diamond Awards, an annual program presented by America’s Credit Unions recognizing excellence in marketing, public relations, and development across the credit union industry.
This year’s competition drew a record number of submissions nationwide, making Southern Energy Credit Union’s recognition as Category’s Best especially meaningful for the Credit Union as...
March 27th, 2026029Birmingham, Ala. — AmFirst was among 181 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing. The credit union returned winning six awards, the most out of Alabama, and AmFirst’s first-ever Category’s Best recognition.
AmFirst received the following recognition: • Category’s Best - Audience Specific Marketing • Ongoing Event • Brand Storytelling & Purpose Video • Educational Video • Social Short-Form Videos • Social Short-Form Videos
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