Elevations Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit, which means the financial institution is only as prosperous as its members. “Our team is invested in the success of our members, so this award is extremely meaningful to us,” says Dennis Paul, vice president of community affairs. “We strive every day to provide the very best personal banking solutions for our members.” Among its key services, Elevations offers unbiased information through free one-on-one consultations with members and dozens of free financial seminars – all open to the public and available online. Elevations is also the No. 1 provider of youth financial literacy programs in Colorado and recently provided 16 college scholarships, plus important COVID-19 community relief funds. “Many of our members are looking for a financial institution that goes the extra mile,” says Paul. Mission accomplished. 2960 Diagonal Highway, Boulder, 303.443.4672, elevationscu.com.
Runner Up for Best Financial Institution/Bank: FirstBank, 2835 Pearl St., Boulder, 720.406.8800; 4770 Baseline Road, #100, Boulder, 303.499.2200; 2100 Broadway St., Boulder, 303.440.6500; 6500 Lookout Road, Boulder, 303.530.1000; 3600 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, 303.494.8100, efirstbank.com.
Runner Up for Best Mortgage Lender: Premier Mortgage Group, 1844 Folsom St., Boulder, 303.449.8855, pmglending.com.