University Credit Union (UCU) has been awarded the GreenPath Growth Guru Partner Excellence Award, recognizing outstanding collaboration, measurable impact, and continued leadership in advancing financial wellness for members and communities served.

The Partner Excellence Awards celebrate organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to improving financial well-being through education, counseling, and innovative partnership. UCU was selected for its strategic integration of financial wellness resources, strong member outcomes, and ongoing investment in holistic financial education.

“By embedding financial education into everyday member interactions and ensuring that resources and guidance are accessible, University Credit Union is creating lasting impact for their members, empowering them to lead financially healthy lives through increased confidence, reduced debt, and financial education,” said Kristen Holt, GreenPath’s President & CEO.

Through its partnership with GreenPath, University Credit Union has expanded access to personalized financial counseling, debt management solutions, and educational programming designed to help members build long-term financial stability.

“Our partnership with GreenPath highlights what’s possible when commitment meets collaboration,” said University Credit Union’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Wada, before adding, “It is powerful testimony of how we are working hard together to support the financial well-being of our members throughout their financial journeys.”

UCU continues to embed financial wellness into its broader member experience through workshops, digital education, campus partnerships, and one-on-one counseling referrals. The credit union’s approach centers on reducing financial stress, improving decision-making confidence, and strengthening long-term member resilience.