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Every year, Maine credit unions find new and creative ways to support Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, turning imaginative ideas into meaningful community impact. Now, it’s time to celebrate that ingenuity!
Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Innovation in Action Award! This annual award recognizes credit unions that have demonstrated exceptional creativity in their fundraising efforts, highlighting unique initiatives that raise awareness and support for the Campaign.
It’s not about how much you raised—it’s about how you raised it! Whether your credit union hosted a brand-new event, put a creative spin on a familiar fundraiser, or found an unexpected way to engage members and the community, we want to hear about it!
Credit unions of all sizes are encouraged to submit, regardless of their fundraising totals. Multiple entries are welcome, and ongoing fundraisers that have not yet concluded are also eligible. The only requirement is that submitted fundraisers must exclusively benefit the Campaign for Ending Hunger, rather than splitting proceeds between multiple charitable causes.
Submitting a nomination is easy! Credit unions simply need to provide a brief overview of their fundraiser, including when it took place, how it was organized, who was involved, and what made the concept unique or creative. Please note: all submissions will be scrubbed for anonymity to the best of our ability before being sent off for voting.
Following the nomination period, the League’s Social Responsibility Committee will review and vote on submissions, with the winning credit union and its innovative fundraising concept recognized at the annual Ending Hunger Results Luncheon. (Save the date! The Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2027.)
Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase your creativity! Nominations must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Monday, November 30. The submission form will close automatically at that time.
Submit your Innovation in Action Award nomination here!
Thank you to all Maine credit unions for the creativity, passion, and dedication you bring to the Campaign year after year. We can’t wait to celebrate the innovative ways you’ve made a difference for hungry Mainers in 2026!