Ellafi Federal Credit Union Selected for the Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards
Ellafi Federal Credit Union Selected for the Credit Union Times 2025 Luminaries Awards
MIDDLETOWN, CT (September 15, 2025) — Ellafi Federal Credit Union has been named to the CreditUnion 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. Shining a spotlight on the individuals and organizations that have significantly enhanced the not-for-profit financial cooperative landscape, the award recognizes those that have raised the bar within the credit union sphere, by driving positive change and inspiring others to follow suit.
“At Ellafi, we’re redefining what it means to be a credit union by centering women’s empowerment, community impact, and financial literacy in every decision we make,” says Robyn Swanson, Co-Acting CEO at Ellafi Federal Credit Union. “This recognition from the Credit Union Times reflects our commitment to modernizing the member experience while staying deeply human in our approach.”
The 2025 Luminaries were selected by a panel of esteemed 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.
“The CU Times newsroom believes in the credit union industry and the people and organizations that support the financial cooperative spirit, and that’s just one reason we do these awards,” says CU Times Editor-in-Chief, Michael Ogden. “We adore the creative ways these individuals and credit union-serving groups approach solving the financial issues for the members, and in turn, create a better world in communities across our country. It’s always an honor to recognize so many people doing so many wonderful and inclusive things to help push our industry higher.”
About Ellafi Federal Credit Union
Ellafi Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution dedicated to enriching the lives of its members and communities, with an emphasis on economic resilience and financial independence for women+. As the first credit union in Connecticut with this mission, Ellafi provides innovative banking solutions and personalized support to help individuals and families achieve financial success. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, volunteers, or worships in Middlesex County and select nearby areas. For more information, visit www.ellafifcu.org or follow Ellafi on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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