Lighthouse Credit Union Makes History as First-Ever Credit Union to Win a Webby Award
Recognition Spotlights Creative Collaboration and Digital Excellence
Dover, NH — April 24, 2025 — Lighthouse Credit Union, in partnership with creative agency Anchour, has won the prestigious “People’s Voice” Webby Award in the Websites and Mobile Sites: Financial Services & Banking category. This marks a historic achievement as the first credit union to ever receive a Webby.
Voted on by the public, the award recognizes their standout digital innovation and creative partnership, and places Lighthouse Credit Union in unique company. Past winners in the category include Bloomberg, Apple Wallet, TurboTax, PayPal, and Betterment.
The Webby Awards, hailed by The New York Times as “the internet’s highest honor,” are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), honoring the best websites, video, advertising, media, and more. This year’s competition drew over 3.5 million votes across nearly 13,000 entries from more than 70 countries — with Lighthouse Credit Union emerging as a top public favorite.
“This award holds special significance as it was selected by the people — our members, our community, and our digital audience,” said Ryan Grace, Vice President of Brand at Lighthouse Credit Union. “To be the first credit union ever to receive this recognition is an incredible honor. We’re deeply grateful to our agency partner, Anchour, for their creativity and shared vision. This award is a testament to the power of collaboration and our commitment to digital excellence.”
Lighthouse Credit Union’s award-winning digital platform combines intuitive design, robust security, and accessibility to deliver reliable and user-friendly banking across both web and mobile platforms.
“We’re proud to be recognized alongside global brands and leading digital innovators,” said Stephen Gilbert, CEO for Anchour. “Partnering with Lighthouse Credit Union on their rebrand was a chance to help redefine what financial services can feel like. Being the agency behind the first credit union to ever win a Webby is a milestone we’re incredibly proud of.”
Lighthouse Credit Union was recently honored with the title of “Best Credit Union” by the Best of the Seacoast Community’s Choice Awards and earned recognition from the American Advertising Federation’s New England Chapter for its “Emergency” video spot.
Lighthouse Credit Union has 17 branches throughout New Hampshire and Southern Maine.
About Lighthouse Credit Union:
Lighthouse Federal Credit Union (formerly Northeast Credit Union) is a member-owned, not-for-profit organization. From its humble beginnings in 1936 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the credit union has grown to approximately $2 billion in assets, and over 166,000 members, through services and banking tools that help members achieve financial wellness, while facilitating real structural change in communities; building a whole new way of banking—where every dollar makes impact. Whether it’s a project to help alleviate the housing challenges, supporting initiatives that combat food insecurity, or putting funds toward community wellness initiatives, the credit union is focusing on building a brighter future for all.
About Anchour:
Anchour is an award-winning branding and marketing agency based in Maine, known for helping ambitious organizations unlock growth through bold strategy, distinctive design, and digital innovation. With a multidisciplinary team and a collaborative approach, Anchour works across industries—including financial services, CPG, retail, and healthcare—to build brands that are both unforgettable and effective. From foundational strategy to full-scale marketing execution, Anchour delivers creative work that moves the needle and stands the test of time.