SRP Federal Credit Union Recognized in 2026 “Best of Aiken” Awards Awards

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October 15, 2026

Aiken, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is proud to announce it has been named Best Bank and Favorite Mortgage Company in the 2026 Best of Aiken awards, a community-voted recognition program hosted annually by the Aiken Standard.

Since its founding in 1960 at the Savannah River Site, SRP Federal Credit Union has served as a cornerstone of the Aiken County community. SRP offers branch locations throughout Aiken and its surrounding areas, strengthening the community through excellent financial services and financial literacy efforts.

Guided by the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” SRP Federal Credit Union exists to serve its member-owners, build lasting relationships, and make a meaningful difference in the communities it serves. The Best of Aiken awards reflect the exceptional service, care, and commitment SRP employees bring to members every day.

The Best of Aiken honors join a strong year of recognition for SRP. In 2026, the credit union has been recognized in Cyber City’s Best Community’s Choice Awards, Barnwell County’s Best of the Best Awards, the North Augusta’s Choice Awards, and the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards. SRP has also earned national recognition from Forbes, Newsweek, and more.

“This recognition from our Aiken community is profoundly meaningful for our team at SRP,” said Kevin Toole, Chief Lending Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union. “From everyday banking services to guiding members through the mortgage process, our ambassadors represent SRP with excellence and prioritize our members every day. We are deeply thankful for the members who have placed their trust and support in our credit union.”

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union is headquartered in North Augusta, South Carolina, and provides a full range of financial services to more than 200,000 members. SRP serves the banking needs of individuals, families, and businesses across 10 counties in Georgia and South Carolina. Recognized for its commitment to member service and community impact, SRP was recently named Best-In-State Credit Union in Georgia by Forbes and one of America’s Best Credit Unions in South Carolina by Newsweek. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

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SRP Chief Development Officer Shana Reid Honored with North Augusta Chamber’s 2026 Woman Who EmpowHers Award

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October 2, 2026

North Augusta, SC – A leader known for lifting others up is now getting a well-deserved moment in the spotlight. SRP Federal Credit Union is proud to celebrate Chief Development Officer Shana Reid, who was named the 2026 Woman Who EmpowHers Award recipient by the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce during its Women in Business EmpowHer Showcase on Sept. 29.

Selected from nine nominees, Reid was recognized for her exceptional leadership, commitment to creating opportunities for others, and dedication to supporting the professional growth and development of those around her.

As Chief Development Officer, Reid provides strategic leadership for SRP Federal Credit Union’s Community Impact, Consumer Growth, Human Resources, Learning and Development, and Marketing and Communications departments: all areas that collectively influence SRP’s people, culture, and connection to the communities it serves.

At the heart of Reid’s leadership is a deeply personal investment in people. She is known for recognizing potential, creating opportunities for growth and taking the time to understand the people behind the roles they hold. One example is her annual Coffee and Convo tradition, during which she meets one-on-one with team members at every level across the departments she leads to learn more about their goals, challenges, and aspirations.

That commitment extends throughout SRP. Reid has helped champion leadership-development opportunities including the Emerging Leaders Program and Next Level Leadership Development Program, while also supporting a culture of service that resulted in more than 5,000 ambassador volunteer hours in 2025. Her contributions also span initiatives including community blood drives, Shred Day, the SRP Museum, award-winning marketing efforts and other programs designed to strengthen both SRP and the communities it serves.

“I am honored and humbled at the same time to be the recipient of this award,” said Reid. “There were nine incredible nominees, each doing amazing work in our community, so I’m truly honored to be selected as this year’s recipient.”

Perhaps most fittingly, Reid is a leader who rarely seeks recognition for herself. Her nomination described her as someone who leads “quietly but powerfully,” investing in others, recognizing potential and creating opportunities for people to succeed.

For a leader who spends so much of her time helping others grow, succeed and step into the spotlight, this recognition offers a fitting opportunity to celebrate the impact Shana continues to make at SRP and throughout the community.

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SRP Federal Credit Union Recognized with Top Benefits Award from Mployer

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September 24, 2026

North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that SRP has been recognized with the 2026 Top Benefits Award from Mployer, an employee benefit benchmarking program based in Nashville, TN.

The recognition highlights SRP’s commitment to providing comprehensive benefits that support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of its team members, known internally as ambassadors.

Mployer selected SRP for the Top Benefits Award based on an in-depth, data-driven evaluation of employer benefit offerings across medical, ancillary (dental, vision, life, and more), PTO and leave, and retirement benefits.

The award reflects SRP’s continued investment in benefits and resources designed to support its ambassadors and contribute to the long-term success of the credit union.

"This recognition reflects something that is incredibly important to us at SRP: our commitment to investing in and supporting our ambassadors,” said Liz Ponder, Chief Executive Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union. “We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do, and providing meaningful benefits is one of the ways we demonstrate how much we value them.”

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SRP Chief Development Officer Shana Reid, Marketing and Communications Manager Josh Rhoden, and AVP of Marketing and Communications Allyson Teevan hold the Gold MAC Award in Public Relations.

SRP Federal Credit Union Wins Gold MAC Award for Public Relations

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September 23, 2026

North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union has earned national recognition for its public relations excellence, receiving a Gold Award in Public Relations from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC).

The award was presented during the 2026 MAC Conference on Sept. 17 in Scottsdale, Arizona, recognizing SRP’s strategic public relations efforts to share the credit union’s story, mission, and commitment to its members and the communities it serves.

SRP received the Gold Award in the Public Relations category for credit unions with more than $2 billion in assets. The honor places SRP among the nation’s top performing credit unions in marketing and communications. A total of 548 entries were submitted by credit unions across the country in the 2026 MAC awards competition.

The MAC Award marks SRP’s second national credit union marketing recognition in 2026. In March, SRP earned three Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council. The annual Diamond Awards recognize outstanding marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry.

“We are honored to receive this recognition for our team’s work in public relations,” said Shana Reid, Chief Development Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union. “Our goal is to share stories that reflect who we are as a credit union, highlighting our members, our ambassadors, and the communities we serve. This award reflects that commitment, and we look forward to continuing to share the good things happening at SRP.”

MAC has recognized outstanding credit union marketing achievements since 1986, honoring creativity, innovation, and results across a variety of marketing and communications categories.

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Forbes Names SRP Federal Credit Union Among America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions

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August 27, 2026

North Augusta, SC – In its 2026 America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions list, Forbes named SRP Federal Credit Union among the best credit unions in Georgia, reflecting SRP’s commitment to serving members with excellence.

Forbes presented the prestigious recognition in partnership with Statista, a leading global provider of market data and industry rankings. The America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions 2026 ranking is based on an independent survey of thousands of U.S. consumers, as well as publicly available reviews. Financial institutions are evaluated based on key criteria including customer satisfaction, trust, financial advice, digital services, terms and conditions, and member service.

The Forbes recognition joins several local and national honors for SRP Federal Credit Union in 2026. The credit union has been recognized as Best Credit Union in Cyber City’s Best Community’s Choice Awards, Large Business of the Year by the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce, and one of America’s Best Credit Unions in South Carolina by Newsweek, among other honors.

“At SRP Federal Credit Union, we exist to serve our member owners. It is a tremendous honor to be recognized in Forbes for our commitment to serving our members as a trusted financial institution in the State of Georgia,” said Liz Ponder, Chief Executive Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union. “We are deeply thankful for this recognition as we continue to uphold the credit union philosophy of ‘People Helping People’ in our communities.”

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SRP Federal Credit Union Wins “Best Credit Union” in Cyber City’s Best Community’s Choice Awards

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August 13, 2026

Augusta, GA – The Augusta Chronicle recognized SRP Federal Credit Union with the “Best Credit Union” award in its 2026 Cyber City’s Best Community’s Choice Awards, reflecting SRP’s commitment to uplifting the communities it serves.

The publication’s annual community choice awards recognize businesses and organizations throughout the Augusta area. Members of the public nominate local companies and vote online to determine the winners in each category.

The award reflects a year of local and national recognition for SRP Federal Credit Union. In 2026, SRP has been recognized as Large Business of the Year by the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce, one of America’s Best Credit Unions in South Carolina by Newsweek, and the Best-in-State Credit Union in Georgia by Forbes, among other honors.

“SRP Federal Credit Union is thrilled to be recognized in Cyber City’s Best Community’s Choice Awards,” said Shana Reid, Chief Development Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union. “SRP exists to serve our members, and receiving votes from the people we uplift every day is profoundly meaningful for us. This award is an incredible honor for our leadership, our teams, and our ambassadors throughout the organization.”

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SRP Federal Credit Union Awarded Large Business of the Year by Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce

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June 9, 2026

Augusta, GA – The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce (GABCC) honored SRP Federal Credit Union with the 2026 Large Business of the Year Award, a testament to the credit union’s commitment to uplifting communities in the CSRA.

The Chamber announced the prestigious award at its 9^th Anniversary Gala. Themed “The Time is Now,” the gala connected organizations across the Greater Augusta area for an evening of celebration. SRP executives and leaders represented the credit union and expressed gratitude at the event.

“SRP Federal Credit Union is proud to be a valued member of the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce and to support its mission of strengthening and empowering the business community,” said Lonzo Smith, Community Impact Manager of SRP Federal Credit Union. “This meaningful partnership aligns with the credit union philosophy of ‘People Helping People,’ and we were honored to celebrate alongside fellow leaders at the annual gala and to be recognized during such a memorable and impactful evening.”

Established in 1960, SRP Federal Credit Union serves over 200,000 members and gives back to local communities through donations, volunteering, and educational initiatives. GABCC President and Co-Founder Ronic West said the award reflects the credit union’s dedication to both the chamber’s mission and the communities it serves.

"It is our distinct honor to recognize SRP Federal Credit Union as the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Large Business of the Year,” said Ronic West, GABCC President and Co-Founder. “SRP is not just a partner of GABCC, they are invested in our mission. Their commitment to the CSRA is evident with $1,174,511 in community giving, 4,649 employee service hours, and a landmark $3 million donated to local high schools and Augusta Technical College through the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program since its inception. We are proud to stand alongside SRP Federal Credit Union as a true cornerstone of the CSRA community."

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SRP Federal Credit Union Receives Diamond Awards Honoring Marketing Excellence

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March 31, 2026

North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union was among 181 credit unions nationwide recognized as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, an annual competition hosted by America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council that recognizes excellence in credit union marketing.

SRP received recognition in the following categories:

New Event (Category’s Best winner) – “Walking with Confidence: SRP Shoe Giveaway”
Product or Promotional Video – “Great Stories Start Small”
Brand Awareness – “Spotted Program”

America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council announced the winners of this year’s Diamond Awards, honoring the most effective and innovative marketing campaigns across the credit union industry.

This year’s competition drew a record 1,481 submissions, with 181 organizations from 42 states selected as winners. In total, 330 awards were distributed, reflecting the exceptional quality of work produced by credit unions nationwide.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized among the best in the credit union marketing industry. These awards reflect our team’s ongoing commitment to telling SRP Federal Credit Union’s story and uplifting the communities and members we serve,” said Shana Reid, Chief Development Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union.

SRP submitted entries that reflect the organization’s dedication to the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.”

During the “Walking with Confidence” event, SRP board members and employees across the credit union’s branches and departments donated a new pair of shoes for every student at Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School in Aiken, SC, meeting an immediate and meaningful need for local children.

SRP’s “Great Stories Start Small” 60-second commercial highlights how SRP supports members through important life stages, from opening their first savings accounts and securing car loans to reaching milestones like marriage and homeownership.

The SRP Spotted program, recognized in the Brand Awareness category, rewards members who display an SRP sticker or magnet on their vehicle with a chance to win $100. SRP employees spot these vehicles throughout the credit union’s 10-county field of membership, engaging with members and surprising them with $100 cash.

“We are proud to recognize SRP Federal Credit Union and this year’s Diamond Award winners for their entries that deliver both creativity and results,” said Lorrell Bellotti, Diamond Awards Co-chair and Chief Marketing Officer at Western Vista FCU in Cheyenne, Wyoming. “These entries demonstrate an understanding of the people we serve and strategic execution that delivers measurable impact.”

Two business professionals hold Diamond Awards. — SRP Marketing and Communications Manager Josh Rhoden and SRP Chief Development Officer Shana Reid receive the Diamond Awards on behalf of SRP Federal Credit Union. The credit union's "Walking With Confidence: SRP Shoe Giveaway" event won the category's best award.

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SRP Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026

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March 19, 2026

North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026, reflecting SRP’s strong impact and commitment to excellence, service, and uplifting local communities.

The prestigious list, developed by Newsweek in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, recognizes financial institutions that help power local economies by supporting small businesses, financing community projects, and providing reliable access to everyday banking services.

“More than financial service providers, credit unions are community partners, showing up in neighborhoods, participating in local initiatives, and helping strengthen the connections that bind their members together,” said Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek.

Founded in 1960, SRP Federal Credit Union serves more than 200,000 members across a 10-county field of membership in Georgia and South Carolina. From providing financial education resources for community members of all ages to supporting local charitable organizations, SRP strives to embody the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.”

“Being recognized in Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions is a tremendous honor,” said Shana Reid, Chief Development Officer for SRP Federal Credit Union. “At SRP, we are committed to serving our members with excellence while improving lives throughout the communities we serve. This recognition reflects the dedication of our ambassadors, whose hard work and passion bring our mission to life each day. Good things are happening at SRP.”

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SRP Named Top Credit Union in Georgia

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November 25, 2025

Recognition by Forbes demonstrates commitment to business excellence and community impact

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC (November 25, 2025) –SRP Federal Credit Union, a leading financial institution serving more than 200,000 members, announced today that it has been named the top credit union in the state of Georgia by Forbes magazine. The Forbes List of America’s Best -In -State Credit Unions 2025 recognizes institutions that are most valued by residents in each state and have excelled in meeting the unique needs and expectations of their local communities.

“This award reflects our members’ trust and our team’s constant dedication to the credit union philosophy of ‘People Helping People,’” said Liz Ponder, CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union. “Being recognized as the top credit union in Georgia and one of the best credit unions in the nation shows we are committed to providing comprehensive financial services to our members and making a positive impact in the communities where we live and operate.”

Forbes worked with world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider Statista. The prestigious award is based on an independent survey of over 26,000 customers in the U.S. Participants evaluated credit unions on several criteria—including trust, financial advice, customer services, digital services, branch services, and terms & conditions—as well as a sentiment analysis conducted from publicly available reviews.

Financial institutions like SRP Federal Credit Union serve as the foundation of the finance industry, playing a critical role in maintaining the overall health of local and regional financial sectors.

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 200,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

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