Award Gala Programs
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Hero Honorees
2023
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Cathy Pace
Allegacy FCU
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Penny Pratt
Family Trust FCU
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Robert Wilson
Spero Financial FCU
Individual Achievement Award-
Kelly Nix,
REV FCU
Advancing Equity Award
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Neighbors United FCU
2022
Partner in Philanthropy Award
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Andrew Williams
My CU Mortgage for the Carolinas Clay Classic
Advancing Equity Award
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Carolina Foothills FCU’s external affordable housing loan program and cultivated community partnerships
Advancing Equity Award
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Coastal CU’s internal Welcome Diversity culture.
Lifetime Achievement Award-
Valerie Marsh,
President & CEO Acclaim FCU
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Chuck Purvis
President & CEO Coastal CU
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Nick Wodogaza
President & CEO Palmetto Citizens FCU
2021
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Ann Johnston
Board Chair of Allegacy FCU
Advancing Equity Award
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Maurice Smith
CEO of Local Government FCU and Civic FCU
Partner in Philanthropy Award
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Champion CU’s Member & Employee Relief Fund
Partner in Philanthropy Award
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Paula Richnafsky
SC FCU Foundation
2019
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Steve Harkins
SC Telco FCU, CEO
Bill Smith
Coastal CU, Volunteer
Steve Smith
Sharonview FCU, CEO
Individual Achievement
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Deb McLean
VP Marketing & Business Development, Nova CU
Partner in Philanthropy Award
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Coastal Credit Union Foundation
Hero Award Winners
2018
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Marc Schaefer
Truliant FCU, CEO
Partner in Philanthropy Award
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Robert Harris
Health Facilities FCU, President/CEO
Partner in Philanthropy Award
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Upstate SC Credit Unions Annual Charitable Giving Campaign
2017
Individual Achievement Award
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Cathy Pace
Allegacy FCU, President/CEO
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Dorinda Edwards
American Partners CU, President/CEO
Lifetime Achievement Award
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John Radebaugh
Carolinas Credit Union League, President/CEO
Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award
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Maria Scanga
Latina Community CU, Board Chair
2016
Individual Achievement Award
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Mark Curran
Lion’s Share FCU, President/CEO
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Jerry Miller
Carolina Trust FCU, President/CEO
Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award
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Joan Nelson
Coastal CU, Volunteer/Board Chair
Partner in Philanthropy Award
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CREATIVE BUILDERS, INC.
2015
Individual Achievement Award
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Genice Decorte
Healthshare CU, President/CEO
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Glenn Kirk
Summit CU, Board of Directors/Treasurer/Trustee
Partner in Philanthropy Award
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YOUR MARKETING CO
2014
Individual Achievement Award
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David Brehmer
First Carolina Corporate CU, President/CEO
Individual Volunteer Achievement Award
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Travis Walters
SPC CU, Board Chairman
Lifetime Achievement Award
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John Carlson
Sharonview FCU, President/CEO
Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award
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George Price
Piedmont Advantage CU, Board Member