ONTARIO, CA (November 3, 2022) — During the League Awards Ceremony on the second day of REACH 2022, credit unions, organizations, volunteers and leaders — including Leo H. Shapiro Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Jeff Napper — were recognized in front of their peers!
Those who have gone above and beyond in contributing to the credit union movement across California and Nevada were honored for their hard work, integrity, and commitment to the credit union movement and their members, including League Award, Advocacy Award, and Chapter Award recipients.
California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues President and CEO Diana Dykstra commended these leaders on their guardianship of the industry and its ideals as they continue serving members. “Each honoree, whether an individual or an organization, has proven their commitment to the credit union movement in so many ways,” she said. “We want to commend them for doing great things in their communities and for their members.”
Dykstra especially applauded and complimented Napper, president and CEO of LBS Financial CU. “Jeff Napper is a strong advocate of credit unions because he believes in the collective power of credit unions,” Dykstra said. “He lives and breaths the philosophy of ‘people helping people’.”
Napper said it was a privilege to be honored while showing his sincere appreciation for this prestigious yearly award. “I am truly honored to receive this award, and I am in awe of the legendary names of previous winners and their contributions to our movement,” he said. “Always do what’s best for your members and employees. Success will surely follow.”
This premiere annual ceremony — which continues growing each year as more credit union professionals and guests celebrate industry leaders — took place in Palm Desert, CA during the Leagues’ annual REACH 2022 conference. The League Awards have been one of the credit union industry’s most coveted, peer-nominated award programs for 48 years.
The Leagues would like to CONGRATULATE the following 2022 honorees:
The League Awards Ceremony also recognized League Advocacy Award honorees for their ongoing commitment to political advocacy on behalf of credit unions and their members, as well as displaying extraordinary leadership within political action. The credit union movement wouldn’t be where it is today without political advocates who have devoted their time and resources to fighting on behalf of their credit union members throughout 2022 in Sacramento, CA, Carson City, NV, and Washington, D.C.:
Leagues Chapter Awards for 2022 were also presented to chapters and individuals for outstanding accomplishments, which (for this year) included:
Stay Engaged During REACH
Attendees and League staff will be sharing photos, comments and memories through Twitter (@CUatREACH), LinkedIn (#CUatREACH), and the REACH 2022 Photo Gallery.
REACH is one of the credit union industry’s premier annual events, attracting leaders and system partners from across California, Nevada and the United States. This year it’s held from Nov. 1 – 4 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, CA!
Leo H. Shapiro Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Jeff Napper (middle-right), who is President and CEO of LBS Financial CU — with Nevada Credit Union League Board Chairman Matt Kershaw (left), California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues President and CEO Diana Dykstra (left-middle), and California Credit Union League Board Member Geri LaChance.
Headquartered in Ontario, California, the Leagues exist to help credit unions change people’s lives by supporting their operations, guidance, strategy and philosophy. Our trade association helps local credit unions in California serve nearly 13.8 million members and those in Nevada serve almost 400,000 members. Credit unions are for people, not profit!
Brandi Gleason
Provost and Chief Operating Officer
Western CUNA Management School
brandig@wcmspomona.org
