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Deadline to purchase tickets & sponsorships approaching for Foundation’s Wegner Awards Dinner

Celebrate a night with the stars at the annual fundraising gala

MADISON, WI (February 19, 2019) — The deadline is approaching to purchase tickets and sponsorships for the 31st annual National Credit Union Foundation Dinner Presenting the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards on March 11, 2019 at the Marriott Marquis in conjunction with the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C.

Sponsorships and tickets for this black-tie optional dinner are available online here or by mail with the deadline of March 1, 2019 to purchase. There are a variety of sponsorship and ticket levels for this fundraising gala with various benefits associated with each.

The awards ceremony celebrates the highest national honors in the credit union movement, gathering hundreds of credit union supporters from around the nation for an evening of celebration and inspiration. Andy Janning, CEO and Founder of Man on Fire Enterprises will be returning as the evening’s emcee.

The evening will honor the following individuals:

  • Outstanding Individual Achievement: Diana R. Dykstra, President/CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues;
  • Outstanding Individual Achievement: Crystal Long, President and CEO of GECU; and
  • Outstanding Organization: Nusenda Credit Union Foundation.

Brett Martinez, President/CEO at Redwood Credit Union will be receiving an Anchor Award from the Foundation.

Click here to learn more about this year’s award winners.


About National Credit Union Foundation

The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) is the charitable arm of the U.S. credit union movement and works as a catalyst to improve people’s financial lives through credit unions. Through grants and programs, the Foundation is strengthening financial well-being, igniting passion, and instilling knowledge about the credit union difference, and uniting resources to help credit union people during disaster. Donations to the Foundation ultimately enable credit unions to help their members reach life-changing goals and achieve financial freedom.

Contacts

Danielle Brown
608-231-4353
dbrown@ncuf.coop

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