Goldenwest Credit Union Named "Best of State"

SALT LAKE CITY: May 19, 2017 - Goldenwest Credit Union was recently honored at a special awards gala for the 2017 Utah “Best of State” winner in the credit union category. This is the eighth year in the most recent ten years that Goldenwest has received the medal. The Utah Best of State Awards Program acknowledges excellence in an extensive range of industry sectors including business, education, hospitality, retail, and technology. More than 200 category winners were acknowledged in this program that is dedicated to recognizing and promoting outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Utah.

“It’s been a remarkable year for Goldenwest Credit Union,” said Kerry H. Wahlen, Goldenwest President/CEO. “It’s an honor to be recognized as ‘Best of State’ in such a strong category the local credit union industry.”

Each nomination for the 2017 Best of State Awards was rated and judged on their impact on the community; excellence and achievement within their industry; and, innovation and originality. Individual nominations were judged on their own merits and were not ranked against other nominees in the same category by the judges. Ballots were directly mailed to a certified public accounting firm, where they tabulate the scores for accuracy. Best of State medal winners were announced to the public, and award recipients were recognized during the Awards Gala presentation in Salt Lake City on May 17, 2017.