Pierre Jay Award

Pierre Jay Award

The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) created the Pierre Jay Award to recognize individuals, programs, and/or organizations whose contributions have benefited the state credit union system in a significant way. This award honors those who have demonstrated outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to NASCUS and the state system. This distinction is NASCUS’s highest honor in recognizing champions of the state credit union system.

Eligibility and Criteria

Nominees may include individuals, programs, or organizations. Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Proven contributions that have significantly benefited the state credit union system
  • Demonstrated service, leadership, and commitment to NASCUS and/or the broader state system
  • Achievements that may reflect a singular contribution or a body of work over the course of a career

Nominations

Deadline: July 18, 2025

Submissions can be made by completing the Pierre Jay Award Nomination Form.

For more information or questions about the Pierre Jay Award, please contact NASCUS President & CEO Brian Knight.

About the Award

First presented in 1997, the Pierre Jay Award is named for the first Commissioner of Banks in Massachusetts, Pierre Jay. He learned of the cooperative credit union movement in Milan, Italy, and quickly embraced the concept. Working with philanthropist and credit union pioneer Edward Filene of Boston, Jay championed credit union development in the United States.

NASCUS members may submit nominations for the Pierre Jay for individuals and organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary commitment and dedication to the credit union system and/or to NASCUS.

NASCUS’ Pierre Jay Award Committee reviews nominations, and the winner(s) is announced during NASCUS’s annual State System Summit (S3).

NASCUS Honors Cherie Freed with the Prestigious 2024 Pierre Jay Award at the 59th Annual State System Summit

ARLINGTON, VA — The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is thrilled to announce that Cherie Freed has been named the distinguished 2024 Pierre Jay Award recipient. The honor was bestowed during NASCUS’s 59th Annual State System Summit (S3), an event that convenes industry leaders to discuss and advance the state-chartered credit union system. Read more

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