NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers

NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers

2026 State System Summit Agenda and Speakers Announced; Early Bird Registration Closes May 30

ARLINGTON, VA — The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the association’s highest recognition for individuals, programs, and organizations that have made meaningful contributions to the state credit union system. The award will be presented at the 61st Annual Meeting, the NASCUS State System Summit (S3), taking place August 11–13, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA.

About the Pierre Jay Award
The Pierre Jay Award is named for Pierre Jay, the first Commissioner of Banks in Massachusetts and one of the earliest champions of credit union development in the United States. Alongside credit union pioneer Edward Filene, Jay helped build the foundation that credit unions across the country still stand on today.

Nominees may be individuals, programs, or organizations. Strong candidates demonstrate a record of service and leadership within NASCUS and/or the broader state credit union system, whether through a singular contribution or a career’s worth of impact.

Recent recipients include Janet M. Powell (OR) in 2025, Cherie Freed (NCUA) in 2024, as well as Rose Conner (NC) and Mike Williams (CO) in 2023. This award has recognized dedicated leaders who have helped shape the state credit union system for more than six decades.

The nomination deadline is the close of business, Friday, June 19, 2026. To submit a nomination, click here to complete the Pierre Jay Award Nomination Form or visit NASCUS.org/about-us/pierre-jay-award/.

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About the 2026 State System Summit
The 2026 State System Summit returns August 11–13 at The Notary Hotel in Philadelphia, bringing together state regulators, credit union leaders, and industry partners for three days of candid, substantive conversation. This year’s agenda covers the issues the industry is navigating right now: the evolving regulatory landscape, artificial intelligence and emerging technology, fraud and BSA, cybersecurity, governance, economic trends, mergers and charter strategy, and more.

Sessions will feature expert perspectives from across the industry, including

• Kelly Garrison of Pierson Ferdinand LLP,
• Chelsea Treboniak of Critical Ops,
• Cy Sturdivant of Forvis Mazars,
• Tom Siems of CSBS,
• Kirk Kordeleski of PARC Street Partners,
• Dave Shaw, Arrow
• Kim Bohannon of the Tennessee League, and
• Justin Bland of SECU MD, among others

The Summit will also spotlight Charm Security, the winner of NACUSO’s 2026 Next Big Idea Competition, whose real-time fraud-prevention approach has drawn significant attention across the industry.

Early bird registration closes May 30
Register now to secure your spot at the best available rate. Registration is open at NASCUS.org.

Beyond the formal agenda, the Summit creates space for meaningful peer exchange and relationship-building, which attendees consistently name as one of the most valuable parts of the experience. Set against the backdrop of Philadelphia and the nation’s 250th anniversary, this year’s event offers a timely moment to reflect on the industry’s past and take a clear-eyed look at where it’s headed.

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NASCUS is the professional association of the nation’s 45 state and territorial credit union regulatory agencies that charter and supervise 1,688 state credit unions. Our mission is to forge a vibrant dual charter system by promoting a relevant, growth-oriented, and healthy state charter option.

NASCUS’s membership includes state regulatory agencies, state-chartered and federally-chartered credit unions, and other important stakeholders in the state system. State-chartered credit unions hold half of the nearly $2.46 trillion assets in the credit union system and are proud to represent nearly half of the more than 145 million credit union members. To learn more about NASCUS’ benefits and offerings, visit NASCUS.org.