At the Maine Credit Union League’s Annual Meeting and Convention on May 17, credit union leaders in various categories were recognized for their outstanding service. Award presentations were made at the League’s Convention banquet, held at the Holiday Inn by the Bay before a crowd of over 700 people.
“Our League’s awards program recognizes the exceptional work of our
credit union network’s employees and volunteers,” said Cheryl
Lancaster, Executive Vice President of the Maine Credit Union League.
“Each day, in every county across Maine, we have credit union
representatives going above and beyond to serve their communities and
their members. These awards are our way of recognizing their
commitment and expressing appreciation for their service.”
The 2019 award winners are:
• Anne Marie Lane, Executive Vice President, TruChoice Federal Credit
Union (Portland)
Jeannette G. Morin Award for Outstanding Credit Union Employee
• Mason Pottle, Board Chair, Downeast Credit Union (Baileyville)
Alexander Ferguson Award for Outstanding Credit Union Volunteer
• Steve Baillargeon, CEO, Penobscot County Federal Credit Union (Old Town)
James M. Gratto Award for Outstanding Credit Union CEO
• Dan Bagley, Executive Vice President, The County Federal Credit
Union (Caribou)
Diane L. Oceretko ‘People Helping People’ Award for Community Service
• Dave Desjardins, CEO, Acadia Federal Credit Union (Fort Kent)
League President’s Award for Outstanding League Volunteer
Awards were given in five categories. Three of the awards, Jeannette
G. Morin Award; Alexander Ferguson Award; and James M. Gratto Award,
carry the names of credit union pioneers from Maine. A short video
presentation highlighting all of the evening’s winners was made to
further showcase their individual accomplishments.
“The best part of the evening is when we watch the videos of each
winners’ colleagues talking about why they deserve their awards,”
added Lancaster. “There is a great deal of pride and gratitude for
their efforts and it’s on full display during this special event.”