--- title: Avadian Wins Prestigious Award description: Avadian Credit Union named the 2019 Outstanding Credit Union of the Year by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU). image: https://blog.avadiancu.com/hubfs/COY_Large_Final.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.avadiancu.com/avadian-wins-prestigious-award#maincontent) # Avadian Wins Prestigious Award Avadian Credit Union was named the 2019 Outstanding Credit Union of the Year among credit unions in with assets over $500 million by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU). The award recognizes a credit union for outstanding achievements in day-to-day operations, financial prowess and community outreach.![COY_Large_Final](https://blog.avadiancu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/COY_Large_Final.jpg?width=1018&name=COY_Large_Final.jpg) “We couldn’t be prouder of our credit union,” said Linda Cencula, President and CEO of Avadian Credit Union. “The league does incredible work for credit unions. To be recognized by them means so much.” The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates represents more than 240 credit unions in Alabama and Florida with more than $88 billion in assets and more than 7.8 million members. LSCU provides advocacy and regulatory information; education and training; cooperative initiatives; business solutions and financial education outreach. Avadian Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with branches across the state of Alabama. With assets in excess of $810 million, Avadian serves more than 80,000 members with friendly and professional service. Avadian Credit Union has a five-star, superior rating by BauerFinancial for safety and soundness. ### Topics - [Fraud Prevention (27)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/fraud-prevention) - [Business Services (12)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/business-services) - [Mortgages (9)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/mortgages) - [Credit Unions (8)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/credit-unions) - [Savings (8)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/savings) - [Home Equity Line of Credit (7)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/home-equity-line-of-credit) - [Online Banking (7)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/online-banking) - [Black History Month (6)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/black-history-month) - [Credit Cards (6)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/credit-cards) - [Financial Literacy (5)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/financial-literacy) - [Financial Management (5)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/financial-management) - [Mobile Banking (5)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/mobile-banking) - [Identity Theft (4)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/identity-theft) - [Auto Loans (3)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/auto-loans) - [Business Loan (3)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/business-loan) - [Checking (3)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/checking) - [Women's History Month 2023 (3)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/womens-history-month-2023) - [CDs (2)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/cds) - [Boat Loan (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/boat-loan) - [Breast Cancer Awareness Month (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/breast-cancer-awareness-month) - [Community (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/community) - [Covid-19 (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/covid-19) - [Deposit Insurance (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/deposit-insurance) - [First Time Home Buyers (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/first-time-home-buyers) - [Home-buying (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/home-buying) - [Loans (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/loans) - [Money Tips (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/money-tips) - [Retirement (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/retirement) - [Safe Deposit Box (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/safe-deposit-box) - [Small business (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/small-business) - [Taxes (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/taxes) - [Tips (1)](https://blog.avadiancu.com/topic/tips) [see all](https://blog.avadiancu.com/avadian-wins-prestigious-award#) - [Important Phone Numbers](https://avadiancu.com/Important-Phone-Numbers) - [Careers at Avadian](https://avadiancu.com/Employment-Opportunities) - [Volunteer for the Board](https://avadiancu.com/Membership/About-Avadian/Volunteer-Board) - [Privacy Policy](https://avadiancu.com/Privacy-Statement) - [Credit Card Agreement](https://avadiancu.com/Portals/0/VisaFolderApp%20-%20credit%20card%20agreement.pdf?ver=2018-04-15-133942-400×tamp=1523817605434) - High Contrast Mode OnOff - [Online Services Terms and Conditions](https://avadiancu.com/Portals/0/Avadian%20Credit%20Union%20-%20Online_Services_Agreement%2006-13-2018%20FINAL.pdf?ver=2019-02-19-170359-640) - [Accessibility Statement](https://avadiancu.com/Accessibility) - [Deposit Insurance ](https://avadiancu.com/Personal/Build/Safety-and-Soundness/Deposit-Insurance) - [Fee Schedule](https://avadiancu.com/Fee-Schedule) - [Member Discounts](https://avadiancu.com/Membership/Member-Services/I-Love-My-Credit-Union-Rewards) - [Site Index](https://avadiancu.com/SiteMapAVA) **Phone:** 888.282.3426 **Corporate Headquarters Mailing:** P.O. 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