FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Eglin Federal Credit Union has been recognized as one of five credit unions nationwide to receive the Designation of Savings Excellence Award for its work supporting Veteran Saves Week 2025, according to Eglin Federal Credit Union.
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The Designation of Savings Excellence (DOSE) Award is an annual industry honor recognizing financial institutions that actively promote saving strategies during Veteran Saves Week. The national initiative, organized by America Saves, was held from November 4 through November 7, 2025.
Veteran Saves Week launched in 2023 to help veterans strengthen financial stability through practical savings strategies. The program encourages individuals to take small, manageable steps toward financial readiness.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union is honored to receive the DOSE Award,” said Cathie Staton, Eglin FCU President and CEO.
Ms Staton said the credit union serves active-duty military members, retirees, and veterans across Northwest Florida and supports programs that strengthen financial readiness for service members and their families.
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“Our Field of Membership includes active and retired military personnel who are assigned to or receiving services from Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, Duke Field, Camp Rudder, or the 7th Special Forces Group. Veterans residing in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties are also eligible for membership. Partnering with Veteran Saves Week was a natural fit, as we share a commitment to helping veterans, transitioning service members, and their families build financial readiness for life after service.”
Eglin Federal Credit Union and more than 900 participating organizations collectively helped drive nearly $1.9 million in deposits into new and existing savings accounts during Veteran Saves Week 2025. The effort also generated $370,000 in pledged deposits toward personal savings goals.
Outreach efforts included financial education resources and social media campaigns encouraging veterans to take the Veteran Saves Pledge.
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“At its core, Veteran Saves Week encourages a financial check-in so Veterans and transitioning service members can better understand their day-to-day finances,” said Krystel Spell, program manager of Veteran Saves.
“This year, we were especially mindful of the moment we were in. Many households are making tough decisions, adjusting priorities, and responding to unexpected financial changes. The organizations recognized this year helped make saving feel realistic for Veterans and service members, even during uncertain times.”
Additional information about Veteran Saves Week, including the Veteran Saves Pledge, is available at veteransaves.org.
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