Award Deadlines Nearing

April 21, 2021 |

Mark your calendars! Several award deadlines are fast approaching. Don’t miss your opportunity to nominate your credit union, a colleague, or a volunteer for a League and/or CUNA award.

League Convention Awards

At the League’s Annual Convention, four awards will be presented to individuals that make important contributions at their credit unions and in their communities. Nomination forms for these awards are available on the League’s website. The deadline to submit a nomination is next week—April 29, 2021.

  • James M. Gratto Award: Honors an outstanding credit union CEO.
  • Jeannette G. Morin Award: Recognizes the credit union employee of the year.
  • Alex Ferguson Award: Pays tribute to the credit union volunteer of the year.
  • Diane J. Oceretko People Helping People Award: Acknowledges an individual from the Maine credit union movement who is active in community service, volunteering, and goes above and beyond to help others in need.

CUNA Social Responsibility Awards

The application portal is open for state-level entries for CUNA’s Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring, and Desjardins Awards. Winners in these categories are selected by credit union asset size and also will be recognized at the League’s Annual Convention. First-place winners are automatically entered for a chance to compete for a CUNA national award.

  • Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award: This award is given to a credit union or chapter for its social responsibility projects within the community. The award is given for external activities.
  • Desjardins Award: The award recognizes leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy for all ages. The recognition program considers all activities supporting the personal finance education of members and non-members including, but not limited to, face-to-face teaching using proprietary materials and curriculum, as well as financial literacy leadership efforts.
  • Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award: This award is given to a credit union for its practical application of the People Helping People philosophy in their programs and policies or within their actual operations. It is awarded for internal programs and services that benefit membership.

Award entries for the League’s state awards program must be submitted through the CUNA Awards website. All submissions must be received by May 28, 2021.