The Glia Catalyst Awards

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The debut Glia Catalyst Awards celebrate innovative organizations that leverage Unified Interaction Management to drive next-level customer experiences, create radical efficiency, and inspire growth. Read on to discover five frontrunners boldly redefining customer service in the digital age.
The Visionary
Automating & Elevating the Interaction Journey
Recognizing unified strategies that eliminate the experience–efficiency tradeoff.
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Heritage Federal Credit Union

63% increase in loan production with 25% less staffing

34% of calls are contained with Voice GVA, Heidi

Handling doubled volume, with improved service levels and 0 additional headcount

By implementing Glia's AI-powered platform, Heritage Federal Credit Union was able to improve service levels, offer 24/7 service availability across all channels, and double its service capacity, all without additional headcount – proving that excellent service and efficiency can go hand in hand.

2025
The Harmonizer
Unifying AI + Human Interactions in the Contact Center
Celebrating the perfect balance of AI efficiency and human empathy.
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Banner Bank

62% reduction in call volume

72% decrease in abandonment rate

Decreased spend on overflow services

Banner Bank leveraged Glia’s Voice AI to reduce costs, improve customer and employee experiences, and enable strategic planning by automating routine inquiries and freeing up agents for more complex interactions and professional development.

2025
The Pacesetter
Unifying AI + Human Interactions in Web & Mobile
Honoring organizations leading the charge in digital-centric customer service.
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TDECU

59% of all Digital GVA interactions resolved without human intervention.

Projected to save $680K+ in 2025.

Reduced post-call wrap-up times with AI Interaction Wrap-Up.

By introducing Glia’s Digital AI, TDECU successfully automated a significant portion of its inbound inquiries, allowing it to serve members faster, 24/7, while empowering agents to focus on high-value, complex conversations that deepen member relationships.

2025
The Energizer
Enhancing Agent Productivity & Engagement
Recognizing companies that empower their employees to excel in the AI era.
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Fibre Federal Credit Union

Saved $100K+ and 2780 agent hours over six months with Digital AI.

Reinvesting savings into new employee and member initiatives.

13% improvement in service levels while handling significant increase in chat volume.

Fibre Federal Credit Union empowered its employees to handle more high-value member interactions, streamlined internal operations, and achieved significant time and cost savings. By reinvesting those savings into employee programs and development, Fibre FCU is fostering a more engaged and efficient workforce.

2025
The Prodigy
Achieving Swift and Significant Impact
Applauding exceptional progress and innovation within the first year of Glia adoption.
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Busey Bank

Automated 61% of calls with Voice AI.

Repurposed 2 frontline FTEs to strategic research roles.

Slashed agent wrap-up time by 50% with AI-powered Interaction Wrap-Up.

In just 90 days post-launch, Busey Bank successfully navigated a $7B bank acquisition, handled increased call volume while repurposing staff, and significantly improved agent efficiency.

2025
The Prodigy
Best Use of Glia for Rapid Success as a New Customer
Applauding exceptional progress and innovation within the first year of Glia adoption.
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Azura Credit Union

91.97% monthly service level, with 99.35% as daily peaks.

Achieved as low as 0.65% abandonment rates

Seamlessly integrated chat, video, and audio across multiple touchpoints

Can a contact center handle more volume while also improving key metrics? Yes—just ask Azura Credit Union. In just one year, it generated dramatic gains in efficiency, ease of digital use, and conversions—all thanks to implementing ChannelLess® architecture.

2024
The Pacesetter
Best Use of Glia for Digital-First Transformation
Honoring organizations leading the charge in digital-centric customer service.
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Umpqua Bank

Transitioned from standalone app to fully integrated digital support system.

Seamlessly blended voice, video, and personalized chat interactions.

Saved approximately 376 hours with multi-engage features.

Umpqua Bank embraced cutting-edge digital strategies, transitioning from a standalone app to a fully integrated digital support system within their online banking platform. The result? A digital banking experience that's not just convenient, but personal too.

2024
The Harmonizer
Best Use of Glia for Blending AI and Human Interaction
Celebrating the perfect balance of AI efficiency and human empathy.
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Service 1st Federal Credit Union

Dramatically reduced average handle times

Cut average speed of answer from 193 to 18 seconds

AI efficiency enhanced human-customer relationships

Service 1st Federal Credit Union significantly boosted efficiency and deepened connections by blending AI tools with human expertise. They improved efficiency while deepening customer connections. It's not about robots replacing people; it's about technology empowering humans to do what they do best–build relationships.

2024
The Visionary
Best use of Glia for Unified Interaction Management
Recognizing innovative strategies that create seamless, ChannelLess® customer experiences.
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Quontic Bank

58% reduction in digital volume handling time

Email volume cut from 38% to 5% of interactions

Greatly increased customer satisfaction scores

Quontic Bank has mastered the art of ChannelLess® banking. By seamlessly integrating multiple channels to create a cohesive customer journey, Quontic Bank proves that improved efficiency and enhanced customer experience go hand in hand

2024

5 Award Categories, Countless Reasons to Shine

Ready to showcase your Glia success? Here's why you can't miss out.
Establish Your Brand as an Industry Trailblazer
Stand out as a forward-thinking leader in customer interaction innovation
Amplify Your Success Story
Showcase your achievements to a national audience of industry professionals and potential customers
Earn Prestigious Industry Accolades
Gain well-deserved recognition for your team's hard work and innovative strategies.
Fuel Future Growth
Leverage your award-winning status to attract talent, partners, and customers.