2020 Awards Gala

CUNA’s 2020 State-Level Award Winners

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Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award
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1st – NOVA Credit Union
2nd – Carolina Foothills Credit Union
3rd – Mountain Credit Union
1st – Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
2nd – Truliant Federal Credit Union

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Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award
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1st – Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union
1st – Summit Federal Credit Union
1st  – SRP Federal Credit Union
2nd – Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union

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Dora Maxwell Award Social Responsibility Award
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1st – Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union
2nd – Mountain Credit Union
1st –  Family Trust Federal Credit Union
2nd – Summit Credit Union
1st – State Employees’ Credit Union
2nd – Truliant Federal Credit Union
3rd – SRP Federal Credit Union
4th – Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union

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Louise Herring Member Service Award
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1st – Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union
1st – SRP Federal Credit Union
2nd – Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union

2020 Award Details

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Recognizing CU Heroes: Carolinas Foundation calls for award nominations by Nov. 6

The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation is excited to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Achievement and Partner in Philanthropy Awards. Each year, the Carolinas Foundation honors credit union heroes for their dedication to the industry, our cooperative principles, and for making a difference in the community.

“This year has especially challenged us all to lean in more to our industry’s cooperative values and compassionate philosophy to meet the unprecedented needs of our communities in the Carolinas,” said Carolinas Foundation President Lauren Whaley. “As a result, I expect we have even more credit union heroes in the Carolinas worthy of nomination and recognition this year.”

Winners will be recognized at the Foundation’s Awards Gala held in conjunction with the Carolinas Credit Union League’s LAUNCH Conference slated for early 2021.

To make a nomination for the 2020 Achievement and Partner in Philanthropy Awards, please submit your nomination to the Foundation by Friday, November 6, 2020.
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Winners in the following awards categories will be recognized:
  • The Lifetime Achievement Award honors one professional or one volunteer who has dedicated their life to promoting the credit union philosophy, created innovative concepts and exhibited leadership that has made a significant and lasting impact in the credit union movement on a local, national and/or international stage. This is traditionally awarded to an individual who has retired or has announced their retirement.
  • The Individual Achievement Award honors one professional or one volunteer for their innovative concepts and/or accomplishments in the past three to five years that continue to contribute to the credit union community.
  • The Partner in Philanthropy Award Honors a business partner, service provider, chapter or credit union for its commitment and practices that exude philanthropic character and affirms the people helping people philosophy.
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Awards Gala January 30, 2020 poster

The 2019 Foundation Awards Gala was held on January 30, 2020 in conjunction with the Carolinas Credit Union League’s LAUNCH Conference. For highlights and more photos, please click here.

2019 Hero Nominations – Due November 1, 2019

A credit union hero is someone who best personifies the credit union philosophy and ideals, shows dedication to credit union principles, and makes a difference in the community. The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation is honored to highlight the achievements of our industry with three distinct categories for our credit union heroes: Lifetime Achievement, Individual Achievement and Partner in Philanthropy. Details on the hero award process are available here.

2019 Hero Honorees

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Lifetime Achievement

Steve Harkins
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CEO, SC Telco FCU

Bill Smith
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Volunteer, Coastal CU

Steve Smith
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CFO, Sharonview FCU

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Individual Achievement

Deb McLean
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VP Marketing & Business Development, Nova CU

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Partner in Philanthropy

Creighton Blackwell returns as emcee!

See How Credit Unions Are Making An Impact

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Two women tabling at event for Mountain Credit Union
Police squad standing outside next to tent
Two women tabling for SRP Credit Union at baseball field
Large group of men and women standing in front of bus with Family Trust FCU logo behind them
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Man and woman holding large check with SRP Credit Union logo on it
Large group of women and men wearing pink shirts
Man and woman holding big check in front of Meals on Wheels truck
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About the Awards Gala

Each year at the Awards Gala, the Foundation honors credit union heroes for their dedication to the industry as well as credit union and chapter winners of CUNA’s Awards Competition. The Foundation’s awards committee selects state-level winners for CUNA’s annual national awards competition. These awards are designed to encourage and recognize credit unions which demonstrate social responsibility (the Dora Maxwell Award), the credit union philosophy (the Louise Herring Award), and financial education (the Desjardins Awards). The nomination process for the Carolinas Foundation’s Hero Award opens during the summer of each year with a deadline in the fall.