EdFed (Educational Federal Credit Union), a Miami-based credit union serving members throughout Miami-Dade County and beyond, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Best of Florida Award. The recognition celebrates EdFed’s combination of member-focused financial products and education-driven pro grams that set it apart in a crowded financial services landscape. Beyond standard checking and savings accounts, competitive auto and personal loans, mortgages, and credit cards, EdFed has built a slate of programs designed to support members at pivotal financial moments. The Homebuyer Concierge Program connects members with an expert network of realtors and provides exclusive cashback offers that can reduce costs at closing, easing home affordability for their buyers. The Auto Advantage Program similarly supports members through the car-buying process, pairing competitive financing with resources that make one of life’s biggest purchases easier to navigate. Education sits at the center of EdFed’s mission. Through its CUPED (Credit Union Professional Educational Development) Program, EdFed’s own Financial Education Team brings hands-on instruction directly into Miami-Dade County public high schools. During the 2025-2026 school year alone, the program delivered nearly 500 hours of instruction to more than 250 students across 12 schools, covering budgeting, saving, credit, investing, and career readiness, and graduates are certified as Personal Financial Wellness Champions. That commitment earned national recognition as Best for Financial Education at the 2025 Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions, chosen from a field of 1,400 entries. EdFed also awarded $275,000 in scholarships to students over the past year. “This award reflects what our team works toward every day: helping to educate and empower our members to achieve their financial dreams,” said John Sapp, EdFed Executive Vice President. “Whether it’s a family buying their first home or a teenager learning to budget a first paycheck, our goal is to ensure every member feels financially empowered.” Looking ahead, EdFed plans to expand its education-first programs while continuing to grow the member-focused products that have long defined the credit union. As EdFed continues that work, the 2026 Best of Florida Award stands as recognition of a credit union committed to making a difference in the lives of their members throughout the educational community. About EdFed Established in 1935 by school employees in Miami, EdFed is a not-for-profit financial institution that serves more than 120,000 members with a full range of lending and deposit solutions. With over $1.8 billion in assets, EdFed is the largest credit union headquartered in Miami-Dade County and operates nine branch locations across South Florida. For more information on EdFed, please call (305) 270-5250.  The post EdFed Named 2026 Best of Florida Award Winner first appeared on Miami's Community News. ...read more read less