KERNERSVILLE, NC (May 12, 2014) – The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has announced the winners for the First Annual Individual and Partner in Philanthropy Awards. The awards will be presented at the CCUF Awards Gala on Friday, May 30 in conjunction with the Carolinas Credit Union League Annual Meeting.
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation is proud to have been given the responsibility of taking over the Awards programs from the former North Carolina and South Carolina Credit Union Leagues. The Foundation will award four individuals and one business partner with Individual Achievement and Partner in Philanthropy Awards.
“We’re especially excited about the new Partner in Philanthropy Award,” says CCUF President/CEO John P. McGrail. “Basically we want to highlight and recognize a business partner that makes their philanthropic practices a regular part of their overall operations. We are proud of all of our winners. North and South Carolina are full of exceptional credit union people and organizations.”
The Foundation’s Award winners are as follows:
Individual Professional Achievement – David Brehmer, First Carolina Corporate Credit Union’s President and CEO
Individual Volunteer Achievement – Travis Walters, Sonoco Products Company Credit Union Board Chairman
Lifetime Professional Achievement – John Carlson, Sharonview Federal Credit Union Retired President and CEO
Lifetime Volunteer Achievement – George Price, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union Board of Directors Vice Chair
Partner in Philanthropy – CUNA Mutual Group
Please open the attachment for Award winner pictures and biographies. We look forward to you joining us on Friday night, May 30!
Carolinas Credit Union Foundation is the cooperative charitable organization representing the credit unions of North Carolina and South Carolina, their members, and their communities. We aim to embody the spirit of "People Helping People Help Themselves." Our value proposition is to be the credit unions' preferred business partner in fulfilling their social responsibility role. Our Vision statement is to “Enrich the lives of children in the Carolinas…”
John P. McGrail, CCUE, CFSP, CUCE, CUDE
President/CEO
Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
“Enriching the lives of children in the Carolinas…”
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