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2015 marks the 42nd year of the Maine Credit Union League's Annual Awards Program, and the time to nominate individuals to join past winners, a list that reads like a who's who of Maine credit unions, is now. Nominations for the Maine CU League's Annual Awards are now being accepted.
Now, through April 1, 2015, nominations for any of the Maine CU League's Annual Awards may be submitted. Nominations should include a brief essay and/or description of the nominee and several reasons why that individual is worthy of recognition. The League's Awards and Convention Committee will review nominations, and determine the winners. "Reading the nominations and seeing some of the great accomplishments and contributions that individuals make to their credit union and to Maine's credit unions is really special. Just being nominated is such an honor, and an acknowledgement of the difference an individual has made," explained Richard Dupuis, Chair of your League's Awards & Convention Committee.
Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:
Alex Ferguson Award for Outstanding Credit Union Volunteer - Named in honor of the first, full-time President of the League and a Maine CU Pioneer, this award is presented to a Credit Union Volunteer.
Jeannette G. Morin Award for Outstanding Credit Union Employee - Named in honor of the first female Chair of the Maine CU League's Board and long-time President/CEO of St. John's Brunswick FCU (now Atlantic Regional FCU), this award is given to a Credit Union Employee.
James M. Gratto Award for Outstanding Credit Union CEO - Named in honor of long-time regulator and a member of the Maine CUs' Founders' Club, this award goes to a Credit Union President/CEO.
Diane L. Oceretko 'People Helping People' Community Service Award - Named in honor of long-time credit union employee who set an example through her dedication and commitment to help others in the community and elsewhere, this award is presented to a Credit Union Employee or Volunteer for their community-service work.
Denis A. Letourneau, Jr. Award for Outstanding League Employee - Named in honor of long-time League employee who passed away suddenly in 1989, this award is presented to an employee of the Maine Credit Union League and its subsidiary, Synergent.
A packet with all nominations and a description of each can be downloaded here. For more information, please contact Cheryl Lancaster, VP of Member Services at your League, by email or by phone at 800.442.6715, ext. 274.
Nominations for any of these awards are due by Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
Additional Resources:
Maine CU League Annual Meeting & Convention page