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CUNA announces 2014 Community Credit Union of the Year Award winners

MADISON, WI ( September 26, 2014 ) – Credit Union National Association (CUNA) has announced the winners of the 2014 Community Credit Union of the Year Award. Recognizing four credit unions for their exemplary displays of credit union principles and service, the awards will be presented during a dedicated luncheon at this year’s CUNA Community Credit Union & Growth Conference, November 3-6, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV .

This award honors credit unions that consistently excel in the advancement of credit union ideals, are proactive in their community and meet the needs of their own diverse member-bases. The yearly judging process considers three aspects of each credit union applicant: Member Impact, Community Impact and Financial Impact.

This year’s awards will be presented to credit unions in two asset categories – under and over $250 million in assets, with a first place and honorable mention winner in each.

2014 Community Credit Union of the Year Award winners

  • AmeriCU Credit Union, NY, First Place, credit unions over $250 million in assets:
  • Vermont State ECU, VT, Honorable Mention, credit unions over $250 million in assets:
  • Alternatives FCU, NY, First Place, credit unions under $250 million in assets:
  • Southwest 66 FCU, TX Honorable Mention, credit unions under $250 million in assets:

For more information about CUNA’s Community Credit Union of the Year Award, visit events.cuna.org/ccuc14/ccuc14-awards.  To attend 2014 CUNA Community Credit Union & Growth Conference, visit ccuc.cuna.org.

About CUNA:
With its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) serves America’s credit unions, which are owned by 100 million consumer members. Credit unions are not-for-profit cooperatives providing affordable financial services to people from all walks of life. For more information about CUNA, visit www.cuna.org or follow @CUNA on Twitter. For more information about credit unions, visit www.aSmarterChoice.org and follow @asmarterchoice on Twitter. Visit the CUNA Press Room for a full listing of media mentions, press releases and resources to stay informed on current events within the credit union industry.

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