Announcing the Top Three CU Ambassador Finalists for 2026

The final stage of the CU Ambassador Contest is right around the corner! The Phase 2 judging is complete, and CrossState is excited to announce the top three finalists:

• Ashley Goss | Penlanco Federal Credit Union
  • Social Media Channels for the Lancaster Chapter
• Anna Laquintano | American Heritage Credit Union
  • Wealth Within Reach
• Hannah Simerson | CityMark Federal Credit Union
  • Bee the Change: CityMark’s Green Banking Initiative

Each finalist will present their projects on stage on May 20 during Awards Night at CrossState Connect Annual Convention. They will then be judged one final time, and the winner will be announced shortly after!

In addition, Connect attendees can learn about all the contestants’ innovative projects at the Trade Show. They include:

• Alyssa Eisenhart | Members 1st Federal Credit Union
  • Journey Mapping the First 90 Days to Transform Onboarding and Training
• Amanda Griffith | Credit Union of New Jersey
  • Financial Wellness Library Tour
• Sadie Koller | Penlanco Federal Credit Union
  • Historical Preservation of Penlanco FCU Records Proposal
• Indira Morawski | Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union
  • Empowering the Next Generation Through Financial Education
• Jennifer Shields | PSECU
  • Hope Recovery Loan Program
• Kayla Weaver | First Capital Federal Credit Union
  • Second Chance Program

Congratulations to every CU Ambassador Contest participant for their hard work!

Thank you to our CU Ambassador Contest sponsor, Vizo Financial.