The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award, named after credit union pioneer Dora Maxell, recognizes credit unions that promote social responsibility within the community, specifically, for external activities that strengthen the community. Hughes received recognition for credit unions in the $250 million to $1 billion asset category.

Hughes received another BauerFinancial rating of 5-Star "Superior" rating. BauerFinancial, Inc. has been analyzing and reporting on the financial condition of the nation's banking industry since 1983. Through the years BauerFinancial has earned the reputation of "the nation's bank rating service".