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Finopotamus Reveals 2025 Tekkie Award Winners

On June 23, 2025, Finopotamus, a premier online publication dedicated to credit union technology news, unveiled the highly anticipated winners of the 2025 Tekkie Awards. These awards, celebrating their fifth year, recognize exemplary achievements in technology specifically within the credit union sector, which has seen significant growth in nominations this year.

During the awards announcement, it was disclosed that a total of seven categories were recognized, showcasing innovations and advancements made by various credit unions across the United States. This year marked a milestone with a 35% increase in nominations, illustrating a heightened enthusiasm among the community to highlight their technological advancements in support of the credit union ethos of “people helping people.”

Award Winners and Categories

Here are this year's Tekkie Award winners along with their respective categories:

• - University Credit Union: Awarded for “People Helping People,” with $17M in assets and serving 1,800 members. Award presentation on June 26.
• - Centris Federal Credit Union: Recognized for “Increased Efficiency,” managing $1.4B in assets and catering to 140,000 members. Award presentation on June 27.
• - Credit Union 1: Awarded for “Member Growth,” boasting $1.9B in assets with 123,000 members. Award presentation on June 26.
• - CU NextGen: Earned the title of “Tech CUSO of the Year,” with an award presentation on June 25.
• - Extra Credit Union: Recognized for “Revenue Growth,” managing $332M in assets and servicing 19,000 members. Award presentation on June 25.
• - Mahalo Banking: Co-winner of the “Game Changer” award, with a presentation on June 24.
• - Talkdesk: Also named as a “Game Changer” co-winner, with a presentation on June 24.
• - Trustone Financial Credit Union: Honored for “Innovation,” managing $5.5B in assets and serving 217,000 members. Award presentation on June 27.

These award winners will have their achievements highlighted on Finopotamus.com during the award presentation dates of June 24 through June 27, 2025.

Publisher's Insights

John San Filippo, the publisher of Finopotamus, expressed excitement regarding the increase in nominations: “The rise in nominations this year is a clear sign that our audience is eager to showcase their technology triumphs that strengthen the credit union movement. While more entries present a challenge for judges, they've been thrilled by the merit displayed in this year’s submissions.” San Filippo indicated that the organization is already looking forward to the 2026 Tekkie Awards in anticipation of what innovations may surface next.

About Finopotamus

Founded by industry experts W.B. King, John San Filippo, and Roy Urrico, Finopotamus is committed to delivering comprehensive technology coverage explicitly for credit unions. As the go-to source for credible tech news, Finopotamus helps credit unions across the nation understand best practices and technological advancements that can enhance their operations.

For more information, visit Finopotamus.com.

As the Tekkie Awards continue to gain recognition, they not only spotlight stellar technology within credit unions but also foster a spirit of collaboration and innovation across the financial sector.