Save the Date
The 2023 Awards Gala is set to take place during the Carolinas Credit Union League’s LAUNCH Conference on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Plan to join us at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa.
2023 Hero Awards Honorees
Hero Awards nominations are now being accepted through September 22 in the following categories: Lifetime Achievement Award, Individual Achievement Award, Partner in Philanthropy Award and the Advancing Equity Award. To learn more about these awards or details on submitting a nomination, please click here.
2023 CUNA State-Level Award Winners
The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award
$50 - 250 million in assets
1st – Acclaim Federal Credit Union
Community Connect – Empowering Communities through Food Security
2nd – SC National Guard Federal Credit Union
Suicide Prevention Fundraiser
$250 Million – $1 Billion in Assets
1st – Spero Financial
Together, We’re Making an Impact
2nd- Telco Community Credit Union
Telco Community Credit Union Charity Fund
Honorable Mention – Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
Carolina Trust Zone Sponsor at the Myrtle Beach Bowl Game
More than $1 billion in assets
1st – Truliant Federal Credit Union
Thanks For Giving Campaign
2nd – State Employees’ Credit Union
SECU Statewide Toy Drive
Honorable Mention – SRP Federal Credit Union
LLS Light the Night
The Louise Herring Philosophy in Action Member Service Award
$50 - 250 million in assets
1st – Civic Federal Credit Union
Values Based Sustainability Effort
$250 Million – $1 Billion in Assets
1st – Spero Financial
Bringing Financial Consultation Centers to Life
More than $1 billion in assets
1st – Allegacy Federal Credit Union
Fostering a Culture of Belonging through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
2nd – State Employees’ Federal Credit Union SECU Summer Camp Awards Program
Honorable Mention – Truliant Federal Credit Union
Veterans Recognition and Inclusion Project
Honorable Mention – SRP Federal Credit Union
Volunteer Revitalization Project
Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award
$50 - 250 million in assets
1st – SPC Credit Union
Room to Grow Savings Challenge
2nd – Carolina Federal Credit Union
Personal Finance Education Program
$250 Million – $1 Billion in Assets
1st – Greenville Federal Credit Union
Empowering Women with Financial Literacy
More than $1 billion in assets
1st – SRP Federal Credit Union
A Personal Approach to Financial Literacy
Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award
$50 - 250 million in assets
1st – Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union Promoting Economic Parity To Youth Of Color
$250 Million – $1 Billion in Assets
1st – Spero Financial
Kids & Money: Equipping Parents to Have the Talk
More than $1 billion in assets
1st – REV Federal Credit Union
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