February 26, 2026
The Summit Federal Credit Union has been named a recipient of Training magazine’s 2026 Training MVP Award. This marks the first time that the credit union has applied for and received the award, earning national recognition for excellence in training and development, and placing The Summit among the Top 91 global corporations and organizations honored for their commitment to building robust learning cultures.
Rankings for the 91 leading organizations that excel in employer-sponsored training and development were unveiled during a black-tie gala held on Monday evening, during the Training 2026 Conference & Expo in Orlando, FL. The Summit ranked 51st out of 91 award recipients chosen from 1,000 entries. The Summit was one of 18 new companies ranked in this year’s awards.
“Learning and development is, indeed, the field of dreams as L&D professionals help employees attain their career aspirations and organizations become all-stars in their industries,” notes Training Editor/Publisher Lorri Freifeld. “Our 2026 Training MVP Award winners are game-changers, training champions, and major league L&D bar raisers. We salute their impressive achievements in and deep dedication to employee learning and development over the past year.”
This award celebrates the success of The Summit’s training and development program, which strives to build a culture where learning drives performance and empowers every individual to thrive.
“This award is a testament to the incredible commitment of our team,” commented The Summit’s President and CEO, Laurie Baker. “By fostering a culture of continuous learning, we empower every individual to grow and succeed.”
“Receiving this recognition for excellence in learning and development is a proud moment for The Summit,” said Laurie Wiest, The Summit’s Chief Engagement Officer. “This achievement reinforces our ongoing commitment to employee engagement and highlights the importance of the work we do together. We look forward to continuing our journey of building a robust culture of learning to support ongoing employee and organizational growth.”
Training magazine has recognized excellence in human capital development for the last 26 years. The Training MVP Awards Program is the only global program that ranks companies unsurpassed in harnessing human capital. Ranking is based on series of benchmarking statistics and a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including investment in education programs; scope, structure, and format of training programs provided; and training linked to corporate goals.