Ascend Federal Credit Union Named to Training Magazine’s MVP Award List for 12th Consecutive Year

TULLAHOMA, Tenn., March 19, 2026 – Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today that it has been recognized among Training Magazine’s 2026 Training MVP Awards, formerly the APEX Awards, as one of the nation’s leading employee development organizations.

This marks the 12th year the credit union has been recognized by the only award program that ranks companies unsurpassed in harnessing human capital.

Ascend was one of only five credit unions recognized on this year’s list, and one of two Tennessee-basedcompanies included in the top twelve. The award further positions Ascend as one of the premieremployee training and development organizations in Tennessee and the nation.

“Ascend’s continued recognition among the Training MVP Awards is a significant source of pride for our team,” said Ascend Chief People Officer Laura Miller. “This honor underscores our relentless commitment to investing in our people’s growth and development, ensuring they have the tools and training to deliver exceptional service to our members every day.”

Training Magazine’s ongoing recognition of Ascend highlights the credit union’s unwavering commitment to development programs that adapt to the evolving needs of employees and members in today’s financial landscape. This proactive focus on employee training elevates member service quality and fuels the organization’s continued growth across Middle Tennessee.

Now in its 25th year, Training Magazine’s annual MVP Award rankings are determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, the scope of development programs, how closely such development efforts are linked to business goals and objectives, and their effectiveness in terms of behavior change and business impact.

To review the complete list of the 2026 MVP Award winners, visit: https://trainingmag.com/trainingmagazine-ranks-the-winners-of-the-2026-training-mvp-awards/

About Ascend Federal Credit Union

With more than 260,000 members and assets surpassing $4.4 billion, Ascend Federal Credit Union is Middle Tennessee’s largest federally chartered credit union. Headquartered in Tullahoma, Tenn., the not-for-profit financial institution is dedicated to empowering its members through comprehensive financial services, including personal banking, loans, retirement planning, and investment solutions. The Ascend network consists of 27 branch locations and is complemented by over 55,000 fee-free ATMs

worldwide and a robust mobile app offering a range of features. Ascend's commitment extends beyond the concept of traditional banking, with a strong focus on financial education and significant community investment. Ascend is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. For more