Summit Credit Union Participates in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index

February 20, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, announced today that it has received a score of 95 out of 100 on the Human Rights
Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

The Corporate Equality Index rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars:

Non-discrimination policies across business entities;
Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families;
Supporting an inclusive culture; and,
Outreach and engagement.

“At Summit, we believe that diversity is our strength. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates the talents and honors diverse perspectives and backgrounds of our employees,” said Kim Sponem, CEO and President of Summit Credit Union. “Our participation in the Corporate Equality Index shows that our efforts are making a meaningful difference and it inspires us to keep improving.”

Summit’s results place it alongside employers nationwide striving to build more inclusive and equitable workplaces.

“For nearly a quarter of a century, the Corporate Equality Index has put a maker down for businesses committed to inclusion and transparency for all workers. Now, more than ever, we celebrate them,” said Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. “No matter the environment, companies that communicate clearly and lead with transparency earn trust, retain talent and strengthen their business.”

With its CEI score, Summit Credit Union reinforces its commitment to cultivating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute their full potential.

For more information, visit SummitCreditUnion.com or call 608-243-5000 or 800-236-5560.

About Summit Credit Union
Established in 1935, Summit Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative. Summit holds $8.2 billion in assets and has more than 276,130 members and 944 employees across 58 locations throughout Wisconsin. Since 2002, Kim Sponem has been CEO & President of Summit Credit Union, formerly known as CUNA Credit Union/Great Wisconsin Credit Union.

In 2025, Summit was named “Large Business of the Year” by In Business magazine for Wisconsin’s capital region. The credit union was also recognized for continued excellence in employee engagement as a Top Workplace USA by USA Today for the fifth consecutive year and a Top Workplace in the Madison area by the Wisconsin State Journal six years in a row. This marks the third straight year The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has named Summit a Top Workplace in Milwaukee. Summit was also named to Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025, as well as one of America’s Best Credit Unions by Newsweek. Additionally, and representative of its focus on financial education, Summit received the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award in 2010, 2014 and 2016 and the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award – Legacy in 2019.

For more information, visit summitcreditunion.com or call 608-243-5000 or 800-236-5560.

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About the Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people, with 3.6 million members and supporters. The HRC Foundation (a 501(c)(3)) works to ensure LGBTQ+ people are safe, seen and supported where it matters most: at school, at work and in every community across the country. From the courtroom to the classroom, from Congress to corporate America, HRC and the HRC Foundation build power through partnerships, storytelling, and action—working to create a future rooted in equity, freedom and belonging for all LGBTQ+ people.