Winners will be recognized, receive a $500 Visa® gift card, and a chance to win a Kona Kai Resort staycation

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (August 19, 2026) ­­­­­­— San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of San Diego’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, has proudly honored teachers in San Diego County for over 12 years through its Classroom Heroes program. 


“Teachers make a lasting difference in the lives of their students and throughout our community,” said SDCCU President and CEO Teresa Campbell. “Through Classroom Heroes, SDCCU is proud to continue recognizing exceptional local educators and celebrating the dedication they bring to their classrooms each day.”


From September 2026 through May 2027, SDCCU will honor one local San Diego County teacher each month as a “SDCCU Classroom Hero,” provide them with a $500 Visa gift card, Classroom Hero award, and feature their accomplishments on CBS 8. One lucky Classroom Hero will also win the grand prize: a five day, four night, luxury staycation at Kona Kai Resort that includes a spa treatment for two, a day bed at the pool, over $600 in restaurant credits, and more!


Teachers, students, parents, and the community are encouraged to nominate a deserving teacher by visiting sdccu.com/classroomheroes.


SDCCU is one of the nation’s top credit unions and was named one of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions in 2026 by Newsweek and voted San Diego’s BEST Credit Union for 2026 in The San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll. SDCCU proudly serves the financial needs of customers in Southern California counties, including Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura. SDCCU has more than 403,000 customers and 30,000 surcharge-FREE ATMs. SDCCU provides breakthrough banking products that meet the demands of today’s lifestyle and delivers banking services that save customers money. SDCCU is leading the way, offering FREE Checking with eStatements, SDCCU mobile banking, mortgage loans, auto loans, Visa® credit cards and business banking services. Federally insured by NCUA. Membership required. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS #580585. For more information, visit www.sdccu.com.

 

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