CU Times' 11th Annual Trailbalzer Awards reception at the Reanissance Washington was once again one of the must-attend events of CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference.

In addition to enjoying good food and making valuable conections, attendees gathered to honor the credit union's best and brightest stars.

Here's a glimpse of the winners and attendees:

CUNA GAC Trailblazer awards CEO of the Year Tom Gryp, Notre Dame FCU.

cuna gac trailblazer awards CFO of the Year Tom Marquardt, MAX Credit Union.

cuna gac trailblazer awards volunteer of the year Volunteer of the Year John Richards and The Partnership FCU President/CEO Theresa Mann.

cuna gac trailblazer awards Lending Officer of the Year Kenny Leonard, ECCU.

cuna gac trailblazer awards It was a good night for the team at The Partnership FCU. Bonnie Ortiz (second from right) was named IT Executive of the Year, which meant the credit union wrapped the night with two Trailblazer awards.

cuna gac trailblazer awards The Redwood Credit Union team joined CEO Brett Martinez (second from left) in celebrating the institutional award for Outstanding Political Action.

cuna gac trailblazer awards Mendo Lake Credit Union CFO David Rhoades and board chairman Robert L. Scott represented their credit union in accepting the institutional award for Outstanding Service to the Underserved.

cuna gac trailblazer awards Marketer of the Year Mark Andrews, chief marketing officer at Clark County Credit Union (left), got a show of support from his CEO, Matt Kershaw.