We are Honored
At Blaze, we don't do things to earn awards—we focus on providing excellent service to our members. We strive every day to be Minnesota's best financial institution and these organizations have recognized us for that vision.
Start Tribune Readers' Choice Award Program
Blaze has been named Minnesota’s Best in five categories in the Star Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards.
Blaze earned Gold for Credit Union, Home Mortgage, Wealth Management, and Financial Services Customer Service while also earning Silver in the overall Customer Service category.
Forbes Best-in-Minnesota
Blaze has been named a Forbes Best-in-State Credit Union for the third consecutive year.
Partnering with the market research firm Statista, Forbes annually recognizes the best banks and credit unions in each state. The designation honors financial institutions that have been evaluated by a survey of approximately 26,000 U.S. residents.
Newsweek America's Best
Blaze has again been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized organizations that are committed to powering local economies by supporting small businesses, financing community projects, and providing reliable access to everyday banking services.
Twin Cities Business Best of Business
Blaze has been awarded Silver in the Credit Union category of the 2025 Best of Business Awards by Twin Cities Business (TCB) magazine.
This recognition highlights Blaze’s commitment to excellence, leadership, and exceptional service throughout the Minnesota business community.
Blaze Recognitions
Blaze Named One of America's Best Credit Unions by Newsweek
Blaze has again been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Vote for Blaze as 2026 Minnesota's Best
The Star Tribune's Readers' Choice Award program is accepting votes for Minnesota's Best 2026 through February 25. Vote daily for Blaze in five categories!
Marketing Association of Credit Unions Recognizes Blaze
Blaze has been honored by the Marketing Association of Credit Unions with three awards for 2025 recognizing outstanding achievements in creativity, strategy, and results.
Welcome to Blaze Credit Union
From Waseca to Keewatin, St. Cloud to Woodbury, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro, and the communities in between, we've been bettering the lives of Minnesotans like you since 1934. We reflect carefully on how to best support you and your dreams.
We’re driven by Midwestern values — community, integrity, and plain old hard work. Wherever you're in the Twin Cities or beyond, consider Blaze as your local guide in your financial journey.
Let’s blaze your trail together.
