2024 – America's Best Credit Unions>>
Among credit unions around the country, Summit was recognized as a Best Credit Union based on profitability, financial relevance, risk exposures and stability of the financial institution. >>>
2023, 2021, 2020 – Best of Madison
>>Summit voted Silver in the Wisconsin Credit Union category (2022, 2021) and Gold in the Wisconsin Credit Union and Mortgage Company categories (2020) by readers of Madison Magazine.>>>
2023 – Best In-State Credit Union
>>Summit recognized as one of America's Best-In-State Credit Unions by Forbes.>>>
2023 and Each Year Since 2010 – Best of Waunakee Award
>>Summit voted "Best Financial Institution" by Waunakee Tribune readers. Presented by the Waunakee Tribune and the Waunakee-Westport Chamber of Commerce.>>>
2023, 2022 – Best of Monona Award
>>Summit voted “Best Financial Institution” (2022-2023) and “Best Customer Service” (#1 in 2023; #2 in 2022). Best of Monona awards are voted on by The Herald-Independent readers.>>>
2022 – Top 100 Best Credit Unions >>
Among credit unions around the country, Summit was listed a Top 100 Best Credit Union by Bankdash based on accessibility, account fees, community, dividends, membership trends, member engagement and operational strength. >>>
2022, 2021 – Madison.com People's Choice
>>Summit voted #1 in the Credit Union category and voted in the top 3 in the Wealth Management, Customer Service and Best Mortgage Banker/Lender categories by readers of Madison.com and Wisconsin State Journal. >>>
2022, 2021 – Top Choice Award For Financial Planning (Milwaukee)
>>Summit voted Top Choice for Financial Planning by readers of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and placed 3rd in the Top Credit Union and Top Mortgage Company categories.>>>
2022 and Each Year Since 2010 – Best of Sun Prairie Award>>
Summit voted “Best Financial Institution” (2010-2022), “Best Place to Work” (2019 and 2021) and "Best Financial Advisor" (2021-2022) in this readers’ choice award through The Star.
>>2021, 2020 – Top 100 Best Performing Credit Unions
>>Among 1,765 credit unions in the country with assets of $100 million or more, Summit was ranked as an S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 100 Credit Union (#32 in 2021 and #19 in 2020). Ranking is based on member growth, loans, net worth, delinquency and profitability.>>>
2021 – Best Mortgage Refinance Company
>>Recognized by Expertise.com as a best mortgage refinance company in Madison.>>>
2021 – Best of Cottage Grove Award
>>Summit voted “Best Financial Institution” and “Best Financial Advisor” by Cottage Grove Herald Independent readers.>>>
2021, 2020 – Best of Lake Mills Award
>>Summit voted "Best Financial Institution" (2021, 2020) and "Best Place to Work" (2021) by Lake Mills Leader readers.
>>2021 – Best New Development or Renovation-Retail
>>For Summit's Mt. Horeb branch, In Business Magazine's 2021 Commercial Design Award>>>
2020 and Each Year Since 2010 – Star of Madison Award
>>Summit voted #1 (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012), #2 (2013, 2010) and #3 (2011) in the Bank/Credit Union category by readers of Madison.com and Wisconsin State Journal.
>>2019 – Best of Milwaukee Award
>>Summit named Best of Milwaukee in the Financial Planner/Stockbroker category. Chosen by readers of Shepherd Express in Milwaukee.>>>
2019 – Best of New Development or Renovation-Retail
>>For Summit's Monona branch, In Business Magazine's 2019 Commercial Design Award
>>2018, 2017, 2016, 2014 – Best Financial Institution
>>Summit voted #1 by BRAVA magazine readers.
>>2016 – Best New Development or Renovation-Retail
>>For Summit's Waukesha branch, In Business Magazine's 2016 Commercial Design Award
>>2013 – Best Retail Renovation and Best Small Project
>>For Summit's "Inspiration Branch" in Fitchburg. In Business Commercial Design Awards.
>>2012 – Best Financial Advisor
>>Summit voted "Best Financial Advisor" by BRAVA Magazine readers.>>>
2021 - Crystal Performance Award
>>In the category of $1 billion+ in assets, Summit was 1 of 10 Crystal Performance Award winners nationally based on key performance metrics focused on service, member relationships, sales and more as analyzed by Raddon.>>>
2019 - Governor's Financial Literacy – Legacy Award
>>Awarded by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, the Legacy Award is a lifetime recognition for an organization, business or individual whose purpose and heritage is ingrained in sustained financial literacy and capability. Winner of three previous Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards, Summit was nominated in 2019 by the Madison Metropolitan School District.
>>2019 - MMSD Outstanding Career & Technical Education Partner
>>Awarded by Madison Metropolitan School District.
>>2018 - Editors Choice Award
>>For excellence in financial wellness education through Summit's programs. Awarded by badcredit.org.>>>
2016, 2014, 2010 - Governor's Financial Literacy Award
>>2016 – For Summit’s Project Money annual financial challenge. 2014 – For Summit’s CUatWork, a workplace financial wellness program. 2010 – For Summit’s partnership with Common Wealth Development in supporting Earn $ave. Awarded by Wisconsin Governors Walker (2016, 2014) and Doyle (2010) and The Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy.
>>2016 - Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award>>
Recognized as number one in Wisconsin by the Credit Union National Association and the Wisconsin Credit Union League for excellence in adult financial education through Summit’s Project Money program. >>>
2016 - Circle of Excellence Award>>
Awarded in 2017 by Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC) for raising more funds for CULAC than any other credit union in Wisconsin in 2016.
>>2016 - CUNA Diamond Award>>
Awarded by CUNA Marketing and Business Development Council in recognition of Summit’s accomplishments in business and select employee group development through CUatWork. >>>
2015, 2011 - CUDL Diamond Award for Excellence in Lending>>
Awarded by Credit Union Direct Lending (CUDL) for outstanding achievement in our auto lending program — one of two Diamond Awards in the country.>>>
2015 - CUNA Excellence in Marketing and Business Development Award>>
Awarded by CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council for Summit’s financial wellness initiative, CUatWork. >>>
2014 - Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award>>
Nationally recognized by the Credit Union National Association for the credit union’s efforts to teach personal finance concepts and skills to those under age 18. Awarded for Project Teen Money.
>>2014 - Golden Mirror Award for Branch Design and Positioning
>>International recognition by the Credit Union Executive Society (CUES) for Summit’s Inspiration Branch.>>>
2014 - Best Practice in Marketing to Members
>>Awarded May 2014, based on Summit’s Sign & Drive option for members. Awarded by CU Direct through CUDL.>>>
2012 - VISA Global Service Quality Performance Award
>>Awarded for highest domestic approval rate, 98%, in authorization of debit cards. Awarded May, 2013.>>>
2011 - Outstanding Servicing Performance >>
Awarded June, 25, 2012 by CMG Mortgage Insurance for success in ensuring accurate delinquency reporting, maximizing loan workouts and modifications, generating strong cure rates and helping members stay in their homes.>>>
2014 - The Top Coop Award for Merit Mobilization & Involvement
>>Awarded by the International Summit of Cooperatives for Summit's Co-op Connection.>>>
2022 and Each Year Since 2011 - SBA Lender of the Year Award for Credit Unions>>
The Small Business Administration of WI — most SBA loans 7(a) through a credit union in Wisconsin.>>>
2022-2018 and 2016-2020 - Executive Choice Award for Credit Unions
>>Awarded by In Business Magazine, winners represent top business-to-business vendors in the Greater Madison area. >>>
2018 - Silver Addy
>>Awarded by The American Advertising Federation for Integrated Advertising Campaigns (Mortgage).
>>2017 - Gold Addy>>
Award Awarded by The American Advertising Federation for Best of Online Social Media Promotion (Refresh the Nest) and Best of Visual Advertising (The Credit Union Difference Infographic).
>>2017 - Silver Addy
>>Award Awarded by The American Advertising Federation for Best of Online/Interactive Consumer Website (SummitCreditUnino.com), Best of Responsive Design (SummitCreditUnion.com) and Best of Online Film, Video and Sound (Money Smarts “How Not To” Video Series).>>>
2016 - Continuous Support and Commitment Award>>
Awarded by the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County.
>>2012, 2011, 2010 - Best of Wisconsin Businesses Awards
>>Summit voted #2 for "Best Credit Union for Businesses" selected by nearly 3,000 Corporate Report Wisconsin readers.>>>
2024 and Each Year Since 2020 - Top Workplace Madison
>>Summit recognized as a Top Workplace in the Madison area (2020-2023) and #1 Large Company (2020) by the Wisconsin State Journal.
>>2024 and Each Year since 2021 - Top Workplace USA
>>Summit recognized as one of the nation's best workplaces by TopWorkplaces.com.>>>
2024, 2023 - Top Workplace Milwaukee
>>Summit recognized as a Top Workplace in Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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2023, 2019 - Best Places to Work>>
Summit named a Best Place to Work by Madison Magazine in the category of companies with 101+ employees.>>>
2023 - Best In-State Credit Union>>
Summit recognized as one of America's Best-In-State Credit Unions by Forbes. >>>
2018, 2012, 2011 - ATD Best Award
>>The training industry’s most rigorous and coveted international recognition, honoring organizations which create, support and champion learning opportunities for strategic results and a learning culture. Awarded by the Association for Talent Development.>>>
2017 - CUNA WOW Award
>>Credit Union National Association's most prestigious award for employee development in recognition of Summit's Leadership Academy for managers and emerging leaders.
>>2014 - ELLy Training Champion Award
>>Credit Union National Association’s top recognition of a senior manager for their vision, involvement, and leadership of the credit union’s training initiatives.
>>2014, 2012 - ELLy Award for Excellence in E-Learning Design
>>Credit Union National Association bestows this national award to credit union trainers for outstanding efforts in professional staff development.
>>2013, 2012 - Best Companies to Work For
>>Bronze award from In Business Magazine as one of greater Madison’s “Best Companies to Work For”.
>>2010 - ELLy WOW! Award for Merit
>>National award presented to CU trainers by Credit Union National Association for outstanding efforts in professional staff development. Summit received this award for our Member Sales & Service Training Program.>>>
2022 - Dane County Climate Champion
>>Awarded by Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change for Headquarters building energy-use and for supporting employee and member sustainability efforts. >>>
2017 - United Way People's Choice Innovation Award
>>For commitment to raising awareness and resources during the campaign>>>
2017 - United Way Top 10 in Five Categories
>>For employers with more than 350 employees: Community Chest (3rd year in a row) for percent increase in employee giving, Employee Engagement (3rd year in a row) for participation in an employee campaign, Red Feather (4th year in a row) for dollar increase in employee giving, Bronze Award (4th year in a row) for average employee giving and Best Practices Award (4th year in a row & 2012) for execution of Best Practices and an overall increase in giving.
>>2015 - United Way Top 10 in Six Award Categories
>>All of the above and Community Growth for percent increase in new donors.
>>2015 - Outstanding Business - AFP Philanthropy Award
>>In honor of Summit’s contributions to financial education of youth. Nominated for the impacts of STAR Credit Union by the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County. Awarded by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Madison Chapter.>>>
2024 - >>Forty Under 40 Alumni of the Year>>
>>Recognized by In Business's editorial team for leadership, spearheading the growth of Summit Credit Union and continued commitment to financial education. >>>
2019 and Each Year Since 2010 - #1 Mortgage Lender in Dane County
>>#1 mortgage lender based upon number of mortgages recorded with the Dane County register of deeds.
>>2021 - BankOn Greater Milwaukee Product Development Champion Award
>>In recognition of Summit's Balance Account, Student Checking Account and credit builder loan option.>>>
2021 - BankOn Greater Milwaukee Innovation Champion Award
>>In recognition of Summit's involvement in the Real Bank Program and our commitment to building stronger financial futures for Greater Milwaukee residents.
>>2020 - Silver Leed Certification
>>Awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for Summit’s headquarters building. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world’s most widely used green building rating system and recognizes organizations that prioritize sustainable construction and operation practices.>>>
2018 - Editor's Choice Award>>
For excellence in financial wellness and education through Summit’s programs. Awarded by badcredit.org.
>>2015 - Summit in the Top 4% Nationwide for Return to the Members>>
Among credit unions over $1 billion in assets. Ranked #10 of 253. This ranking, by Callahan and Associates, measures how much value credit unions return to their members. >>>
2015 - "Green Professional" Designation
>>From the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council as part of their Green Masters Program.
>>2015 - Women's Day Magazine
>>January issue included Summit Project Money winner advice.>>>
2014 - Certificate of Engagement - For Sustainability
>>Awarded for outstanding commitment to sustainability as a 2013 MPower Business Champion. Presented by Madison’s Mayor, Paul Soglin, and Sustain Dane.
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2014 - ABCNews.com Shared Summit Advice
>>Elisabeth Leamy’s (Good Morning America) shared advice from Summit’s Project Money program in her ABC blog. >>
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>>Kim Sponem, Summit's CEO/President>>>
2019 — CUES Hall of Fame Inductee. The Credit Union Executive Society (CUES) Hall of Fame recognizes a lifetime of achievement and dedication to the credit union movement.>>>
>2019 — Best Businesswoman of Cottage Grove. Voted by readers of The Herald-Independent>>>
>2019 — Awarded the Wisconsin Friend of the Family award by the Wisconsin Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (WAFCS) for demonstrating outstanding service in advancing public policy and advocacy to support families in Wisconsin. >>>
>2018 — Awarded Wisconsin Idea Alumni Award by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Human Ecology. >>>
>2017 — WOW Award, CUNA's most prestigious national award for employee development in recognition of Summit's Leadership Academy development program for managers and emerging leaders.>>>
>2016 — Awarded Madison Magazine’s Brian Howell Excellence in Innovation Award for her leadership of Summit’s innovative financial education, including STAR Credit Union.>>>
>2014 — Honored as “Woman to Watch” in the credit union industry by Credit Union Times.>>>
>2014 — Named one of the “Top 25 Most Influential People in Greater Madison” by In Business magazine for commitment to financial literacy.>>>
>2014 — Awarded Cooperative Builder Award for outstanding contributions to advance cooperative philosophy and ideals by the Cooperative Network.>>>
>2012 - Heart for Humanity Award
>>Presented by the Boys and Girls club of Dane County recognizing continued support.
>>2012 - Technology Blog Features Summit for Social Web Surfing
>>Nerdwallet.com names Summit one of seven credit union picks for member-friendly technology — highlighting our interactive website.
>>2012, 2011 - Leaders of the Pack & Top Volunteers
>>Presented by Dane County Junior Achievement for Summit’s contribution to teaching young people about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
>>2010 - Lake Mills Volunteer Business of the Year
>>Awarded By Lake Mills Chamber of Commerce in recognition of volunteering in the community, and within the chamber.>>>