It may be one of those little-known facts in the credit union industry: From 2001 to 2016, 15 credit unions have been named to Fortune magazine's best workplace lists, which is considered the most prestigious lists to make in the business world.

What's more, it seems more cooperatives are appearing on a variety of statewide, regional and local best workplace lists. And some credit unions have been named to these lists multiple times.

So why are more credit unions than ever competing to be named to these lists?

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In the Aug. 17, 2016 print edition of CU Times, credit unions explain how best workplace lists help recruit talented prospects, boost workplace morale and continuously improve employee engagement, which can drive better business results.

In the meantime, here are the credit unions that made Fortune's best workplace lists over the last 15 years:

 

 

Fortune magazine best workplace awards2016:

Navy Federal Credit Union:

Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For 

Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 

Best Workplaces to Retire From 

Best Workplaces for Millennials 

 

ESL Federal Credit Union:

Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 

Best Workplaces to Retire From 

 

Mountain America Credit Union:

Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 

Best Workplaces for Millennials 2016

 

Michigan State Federal Credit Union:

Best Workplaces for Recent College Graduates 

 

 

Fortune magazine best workplace awards2015:

Mountain America Credit Union:

Great Workplaces in Financial Services: Large Companies

Best Workplaces for Diversity 

Best Workplaces for Women

Best Workplaces for Camaraderie

100 Best Workplaces for Millennials

 

Navy Federal Credit Union:

100 Best Companies to Work For

Best Workplaces for Diversity

Best Workplaces for Women

 

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union:

Great Workplaces in Financial Services: Small & Medium Companies

Best Workplaces for Women

 

ESL Federal Credit Union:

Best Medium Workplaces 

Best Workplaces for Women

 

Fortune magazine best workplace awards2014:

Navy Federal Credit Union:

Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For

 

2013:

Navy Federal Credit Union:

100 Best Companies to Work For

 

ESL Federal Credit Union:

Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

2012:

Spokane Teachers Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Navy Federal Credit Union:

100 Best Companies to Work for in America

 

2010:

ESL Federal Credit Union:

Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Fortune magazine best workplace awards2009:

Nevada Federal Credit Union (Renamed One Nevada Credit Union):

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

2008:

Nevada Federal Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Navy Federal Credit Union:

100 Best Companies to Work for in America

 

2007:

Nevada Federal Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union (Renamed SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union):

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Digital Federal Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Pacific Service Credit Union:

Best Small Companies to Work for in America

 

Fortune magazine best workplace awards2006:

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Digital Federal Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Eastern Financial Florida Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Wescom Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

2005:

Spokane Teachers Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Pacific Service Credit Union:

Best Small Companies to Work for in America

 

Digital Federal Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

North Island Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

 

Fortune magazine best workplace awards2004:

Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

Digital Federal Credit Union:

Best Medium Companies to Work for in America

 

City-County Federal Credit Union (Renamed Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union):

Best Small Companies to Work for in America

 

Belco Community Credit Union:

The 50 Best Medium Sized Companies to Work for in Pennsylvania

 

2003:

Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union:

The 50 Best Large Companies to Work for in Pennsylvania '

 

2002:

Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union:

The 50 Best Large Companies to Work for in Pennsylvania 

 

2001:

Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union:

The 50 Best Large Companies to Work for in Pennsylvania 

 

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