Recognition & Awards
With our ongoing commitment to serving our members and our community, A+FCU is honored to be the recipient of a number of prestigious awards.
Awards
2024
A+FCU Wins Seven Austin Community’s Choice Awards Including Best Credit Union & Best Customer Service
September 2024 – A+FCU won the #1 spot in seven Austin Community’s Choice awards as voted by the community including Best Credit Union, Best Customer Service, Best Financial Planning Services, Best Investment Firm, Best Overall Leadership, Best Benefits Program, and Best Employee Recognition Program.
2024 Top Workplaces Financial Services Awards Winner
July 2024 – A+FCU has been recognized as a winner in the 2024 Top Workplaces Industry Awards for being one of the top employers in Financial Services among organizations across the nation.
2024 Bee Cave Community Partner of the Year
June 2024 - A+FCU was named as the 2024 Bee Cave Community Partner of the Year by the Bee Cave Chamber of Commerce during their Summer Nights Business Awards Ceremony, which honored outstanding Bee Cave Business Community Members of 2024.
Spring 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards Winner
April 2024 - A+FCU has been recognized as a winner in all five categories in the Spring 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards, including: Innovation, Purpose & Values, Leadership, Work-Life Flexibility.
2023 Best of Georgetown Winner – Best Bank/Credit Union Silver Award
January 2024 (awarded) – A+FCU awarded the Best Bank/Credit Union Silver Award in the 2023 Best of Georgetown Contest.
2023
2023 Top Workplaces of Greater Austin Winner
November 2023 - A+FCU was named as a winner in the Top Workplaces 2023 in Greater Austin awards presented by the Austin American-Statesman. The ranking is determine solely by employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey.
2023 Austin Community’s Choice Awards – Best Credit Union & Best Customer Service
September 2023 – A+FCU won the #1 spot in all five categories we were nominated in for the 2023 Austin Community's Choice Awards, including Best Credit Union, Best Customer Service, Best Eco Friendly/Green Business, Best Overall Leadership, and Best Employee Benefits Program.
Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award - First Place Winner, Cornerstone Region
September 2023 - A+FCU won first place in the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Awards presented by CUNA in recognition of credit unions' social responsibility and charitable projects. A+FCU was selected for our annual A+ Gives Day program.
Austin Gives Generous Business Awards Winner
August 2023 – Winner in the Community Leader category in recognition of doing an outstanding job of giving back to the Central Texas community.
Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award
March 2023 – A+FCU was awarded the 2023 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award by the Boy Scouts of America Capitol Area Council. Award recognizes the A+FCU commitment to serve youth through the Personal Management Merit Badge, Green Apple, and other youth financial education programs.
Top Workplaces USA 2023 Winner
February 2023 – A+FCU was named a Top Workplace USA 2023 winner. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces.
2022 Best Of Georgetown Winner – Best Bank/Credit Union Silver Award
January 2023 (awarded) – A+FCU awarded the Best Bank/Credit Union Silver Award in the 2022 Best of Georgetown Contest.
2022
2022 Top Workplaces Of Greater Austin Winner
November 2022 – A+FCU was named an Austin American-Statesman Top Workplace 2022 in the Large Business Category as determined solely by employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey.
2022 FAVE Awards Nominee – FAVE Company Culture
November 2022 – Finalist in the Austin Young Chamber's FAVE Awards for FAVE Company Culture category that recognizes companies demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; employee development; and creating a rewarding and safe work atmosphere for all employees.
2022 Bastrop County's Best Award Finalist – Best Mortgage Company & Best Financial Service Company
October 2022 – A+FCU was runner up in two categories in 2022 Bastrop County’s Best Awards for Best Mortgage Company and Best Financial Service Company.
2022 Best Of The Best Award Winner – Best Customer Service
September 2022 – A+FCU earned the top spot in the Austin American-Statesman 2022 Best of the Best awards for Best in Customer Service and was also honored as a top three nominee in the Best Credit Union category.
2022 APIE Business Champion Award
June 2022 – Austin Partners in Education (APIE) honored A+FCU with their 2022 APIE Business Champion Award which recognizes support provided to APIE and Austin ISD over the years including an ongoing dedication to AISD students.
2022 Best of the Best Award – Member Shoppers Experience & Consumer Lending Experience
March 2022 – A+FCU is once again a MembersXP Best of the Best award winner in 2022 in two key categories: Member Shoppers Experience and Consumer Lending Experience. The MemberXP Best of the Best designation is awarded to credit unions that consistently provide exceptional levels of member service during a calendar year.
2021
2021 Best Of Georgetown Winner – Best Bank/Credit Union Gold Award
January 2022 (awarded) – A+FCU awarded the Best Bank/Credit Union Gold Award in the 2021 Best of Georgetown Contest.
Austin Young Chamber 2021 FAVE Awards
December 2021 – Winner in the category that recognizes a company that contributes to Austin’s mental, financial, or physical health.
2021 Annual Greater Austin Business Awards
December 2021 – Company Culture Award recognizes companies that foster a creative, collaborative workplace culture. Community Relations Award honors organizations with a successful approach to corporate social responsibility.
Austin Chamber 2021 Business Champion Award
October 2021 – A+FCU won a 2021 Business Champion Award at the Austin Chamber of Commerce State of Education and Talent 2021 thanks to the nomination of the Pflugerville ISD administration. The award honors A+FCU's partnership in helping students gain job experience and financial literacy knowledge through collaborative programs.
2021 Bastrop County's Best Award
October 2021 – A+FCU was runner up in two categories in 2021 Bastrop County’s Best Awards for Best Mortgage Company and Best Financial Service Company.
Austin American-Statesman Best of the Best Awards
September 2021 – A+FCU earned the top spot as the Best Mortgage Lender in the Austin area. A+FCU was also honored as a top three nominee in the Best Credit Union category in 2021.
Forbes’ Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2021
July 2021 – A+FCU again made Forbes’ list based on criteria such as satisfaction, trust, branch services, digital services, and financial advice. Of the 5,068 credit unions nationwide, just 3.6% made the list. A+FCU is one of only 5 credit unions featured on the list for Texas.
Austin Gives Generous Business Awards Finalist
July 2021 – The Austin Gives Generous Business Awards recognizes outstanding individuals who are helping to forge the next generation of volunteer leaders in our community through their example, coaching, and willingness to work with others.
RecognizeGood Ethics in Business Award
June 2021 – RecognizeGood’s Ethics in Business program illuminates businesses, individuals, and nonprofits across Central Texas who believe that doing good is good business.
MemberXP 2021 Best of the Best Award
March 2021 – A+FCU was a 2021 Best of the Best award winner in two categories: Member Shoppers Experience and Consumer Lending Experience. The MemberXP Best of the Best designation is awarded to credit unions that consistently provide exceptional levels of member service during a calendar year.
2020
20th Annual Greater Austin Business Awards
December 2020 – The Customer Experience Award recognizes companies or organizations that are dedicated to an outstanding customer experience and satisfaction in all aspects of sales and services.
2020 Best Of Georgetown
October 2020 – A+FCU awarded the Best Bank/Credit Union Gold Award in the 2020 Best of Georgetown Contest.
Desjardins Youth and Adult Financial Education Award
September 2020 – CUNA created the Desjardins program to recognize leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy for all ages.
Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award
September 2020 – This award is given to a credit union or chapter/group for its social responsibility projects within the community.
Austin Gives Generous Business Awards Winner
July 2020 – The Austin Chamber recognizes organizations who pledged 1% of pre-tax earnings toward their community impact efforts.
Forbes’ Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2020
July 2020 – A+FCU made Forbes’ list based on criteria such as satisfaction, trust, branch services, digital services, and financial advice. Of the 5,236 credit unions nationwide, just 3.5% made the list.
Austin American-Statesman Best of the Best Awards
June 2020 – A+FCU was honored in the top three nominees for Best Credit Union and Best Bank in 2020.
MemberXP 2020 Best of the Best Award
March 2020 – A+FCU was awarded as a 2020 Best of the Best winner with MemberXP for consistently providing exceptional member services.
Bauer Financial 5-Star Credit Union Rating
This financial data is compiled and reported to federal regulators. According to Bauer, a five-star rating is superior and recommended by their organization.
A+ News & Press Releases
Supervisory Committee Call For Volunteers
Now accepting applications for individuals interested in serving on the Supervisory Committee.
A+FCU Volunteers Over 1,610 Hours During Third Annual A+ Gives Day
A+FCU hosted its annual A+ Gives Day in which team members volunteered at organizations throughout the Central Texas community and beyond.
A+FCU Wins Seven Austin Community’s Choice Awards
We’re thrilled to have won seven Austin Community’s Choice awards as voted by the community.
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