Why is Monroe Community Credit Union in the national spotlight?

Monroe Community Credit Union has been named a finalist for the Credit Union Times’ Luminaries Awards, Class of 2025.

This award celebrates top industry professionals, credit unions and world-class service organizations that are changing the cooperative financial services industry for the better, according to a community announcement.

The 2025 Luminaries were selected by a panel of judges based on how well they stated and achieved goals with regard to the nomination category; how impactful their work has been; how dedicated the nominee has been to furthering modernization and humanization in the credit union business; and how committed the nominee has been to high ethical standards, service and excellence.

Recognition for community impact

“Being named a finalist in the CU Times Luminaries Awards for community impact is an honor and a reflection of our deep-rooted commitment to community,” Kristine Brenner, president and CEO at Monroe Community Credit Union, said in the announcement. “We believe that every decision we make should uplift the people and places we serve. Be Local | Make an Impact is more than a message, it’s a promise to champion local businesses, strengthen our community and create lasting impact where it matters most. This recognition reinforces what we’ve always known: when we put community first, we all thrive together.”

This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.