Broomfield, Colo (November 15, 2021) |
Premier Members Credit Union’s Premier Gives program has been awarded First Place in the Mountain West Credit Union Association’s “Over $1 B” Category as part of the State Level Dora Maxwell Award.
The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award is given to a credit union for its social responsibility within the community. The award is given for external activities, including educational activities, community involvement projects, and activities that help other people or strengthens the structure of a community.
Premier Gives provides the community with funds and employee volunteers to support the initiatives of education, financial literacy, and basic needs. Premier Gives provides more than $300,000 annually in community support from employee and credit union sponsorships and donations, and grants more than $35,000 in annual youth scholarships. Premier Gives is supported by more than 1,000 employee out-reach hours, as well as community nonprofit sponsorships.
“The great work that our credit unions do every day never ceases to amaze me. On behalf of all of us at Mountain West Credit Union Association, thank you for the working so hard to serve your members during such trying times. We are constantly amazed at the ability of credit unions to get creative and find new and exciting ways to better serve their members and communities. My sincere thank you for all you do and a hearty congratulations for your commitment to your members and the credit union movement,” said Patti Hazlett, Director of Public Affairs, MWCUA.