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Through consistent hard work and persistent focus on helping members and the communities we serve, Star One has received many prestigious awards over the years. Check out our Awards and recognition page.

Our awards range from financial safety and soundness to community involvement. By providing sound financial services that improve the lives of our members, working to be a strong corporate citizen and contributing to local organizations, Star One is helping to make Santa Clara County a better place to live, work and play.

Forbes listed Star One as one of the Top Credit Union

Forbes published their first Best Banks and Credit Unions in Every State list and included Star One as one of the top credit unions.

The list recognized 145 of the 5,750 credit unions in the United States for member satisfaction, willingness to recommend, trust, terms and conditions, branch services, digital services and financial advice. The list is based on opinion surveys of 25,000 members/customers on their current and former banking relationships.

Bankrate recognized Star One as the 9th Best Credit Union

In January 2022, Bankrate published a report that listed Star One as the 9th Best Credit Union in the U.S. (and the 1st in California).

Since 1976, Bankrate has analyzed and scored U.S. credit unions based on a variety of factors, including product selection, interest rate offerings, account fees, mobile and online features and more.

Additional information is available on the Bankrate.com website.

GoBankingRates recognized Star One as 9th Best Bank

GoBankingRates published their Top Best Banks of 2022 and listed Star One as the 9th Best Bank.

GoBankingRates was founded in 2004 to provide consumers with information about banks and credit unions.

More detailed information about the assessment of Star One is available on the GoBankingRates website.

Silicon Valley Business Journal recognized Star One as 4th Most Efficient Credit Union

On January 25, 2022, a Silicon Valley Business Journal article listed Star One as the 4th "most efficient" credit union in the U.S.

The criteria used to rank the credit unions was member deposit balances per full-time employee.

Corporate Philanthropists Award 2014-2018

For the fourth consecutive year, Star One was recognized as one of the 50 leading supporters of Silicon Valley’s nonprofit organizations. Star One received the 2018 Corporate Philanthropists Award at the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropic Awards dinner.

Star One also made The San Francisco Business Times Top 100 Corporate Philanthropists list based on cash contributions to Bay Area charities and organizations in 2018.

Star One Credit Union is proud to be affiliated with the surrounding community. In addition to providing quality financial products and services to members who live, work or attend school in the area, Star One makes a commitment each year to be a positive force through sponsorships, volunteerism and donations to various programs and organizations.

Star One and its employees directly contribute time, money, and in-kind donations to programs like the Alzheimer's Association, Autism Speaks, Second Harvest Food Bank, Cake4Kids, Family Giving Tree, The Health Trust Meals On Wheels, Hope Services, Lucile Packard Children’s Fund, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Silicon Valley Faces, Humane Society Silicon Valley and so much more.

Bauer Financial, Inc.
Star One was recognized by Bauer Financial, Inc. and awarded "Superior," their highest rating, for over 120 consecutive quarters.

The nation's leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm, has been analyzing and reporting on the financial condition of the nation's banking industry since 1983. Financial institutions cannot pay for ratings, and cannot avoid being evaluated by Bauer Financial, Inc. www.bauerfinancial.com

Weiss Ratings "Excellent"
Star One was rated in the highest financial grade by Weiss Ratings.

For more than 20 years, Weiss Ratings has had an unparalleled track record warning of the weaknesses of hundreds of insurance companies and financial institutions that subsequently failed. Weiss Ratings strives for fairness and objectivity in its ratings and analyses, ensuring that each company receives the rating that most accurately depicts its ability to deal with severe economic adversity. Weiss Ratings accepts no payments for its ratings from rated institutions. www.weissratings.com

Visionary Leadership Award
At the 6th Annual Call to Action Conference of the Elder Financial Protection Network (EFPN) held in 2009, Star One Credit Union was conferred the Visionary Leadership Award for its ongoing efforts to protect the aged from financial abuse. Following receipt of the award, Star One's President & CEO Rick Heldebrant noted, "Star One Credit Union remains committed to raising awareness within our community about elder financial abuse. Our commitment to this imperative is especially relevant given the current economic environment. We believe education and awareness leads to prevention and are powerful tools in the fight against this crime. As a Credit Union we value our unique position within the community we serve and take seriously our commitment to educate others on ways to avoid financial exploitation and loss." Star One remains an active supporter of EFPN's dedication to the prevention of elder financial abuse through community education, public awareness campaigns and professional training.

Abby Award
Arts Council Silicon Valley awarded Star One Credit Union an ABBY Award at the 2008 Silicon Valley Arts & Business Awards Luncheon for our Small Business Support.

Star One was nominated by American Musical Theatre, San Jose (AMTSJ) for sustained general operating funds and for fully funding AMTSJ's High School HONORS, the Company's program for training and mentoring young musical theatre performers and technicians.

Operation Care & Comfort
Rick Heldebrant, President and CEO of Star One Credit Union, accepted on behalf of Star One an American Flag that was flown over A1 Faw Palace, Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq during "Operation New Dawn" in 2010. The American Flag was given in recognition for Star One's commitment and dedication to the service men & women of United States forces - Iraq. On behalf of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, & Marines they thanked Star One for their continued support of the troops.