SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Star One Credit Union has been named the Outstanding Large Business of the year at the 31st Annual Celebration of Leaders & ATHENA Awards. Hosted by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce at The Ameswell Hotel, the annual gala honors the exceptional individuals, businesses and community organizations driving professional excellence and service across the region.
The Outstanding Large Business distinction is awarded to companies that demonstrate a stellar balance of operational success and deep community investment. For Star One, the recognition highlights a long-standing dedication to providing top-tier financial services while actively uplifting Silicon Valley communities through economic empowerment and local outreach.
"We are deeply honored by this recognition from the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, which fundamentally reflects the trust our members place in us," said Minal Gupta, Chief Executive Officer of Star One Credit Union. "As a credit union, our 'people-first' philosophy is at the heart of everything we do. This award validates our mission to provide secure, high-value financial services that help our members and our community thrive."
The gala also celebrated several notable community pioneers, including Laura Casas, who received the ATHENA Award for Excellence, and the League of Women Voters of Los Altos-Mountain View Area, named Outstanding Organization.
By prioritizing people-first banking, financial education and local non-profit support, Star One continues to prove that sustainable business leadership is defined by the positive footprint left on the community.
To learn more about other honorees or watch the full awards ceremony.
About Star One Credit Union
Star One Credit Union started over 60 years ago and provides financial services to people who live, regularly work, or attend school in Alameda County, Merced County, Monterey County, San Benito County, San Joaquin County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, and Stanislaus County. Star One also offers membership to employees of some of Silicon Valley’s most prominent companies, including Lockheed Martin, Lam Research, and Juniper Networks to name a few. Star One Credit Union serves more than 128,000 members with branches throughout Silicon Valley and offers a variety of products and services including checking, savings, certificate, and IRA accounts, and consumer, home equity, and first mortgage loans. Star One is part of a nationwide network of 33,000 no-surcharge ATMs and 5,000 shared credit union locations in all 50 states.
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