LANSING, MI (November 4, 2021) — The Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL) announced the state and national winners for the 2021 Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Awards. Administered in Michigan by MCUL and CUNA, the Louise Herring, Dora Maxwell and Alphonse Desjardins award programs recognize credit unions for exemplary community service and financial education efforts.
“The League congratulates the Michigan winners of the 2021 CUNA awards,” said MCUL CEO Patty Corkery. “I am very proud of our state credit unions, all of which work tirelessly to find new ways to build financial health for our 5.7 million members. The many programs and services represented among this year’s winners is a great example of that commitment.”
Congratulations to the following first place winners in this year’s state- and national-level awards:
This award promotes social responsibility among credit unions by formally recognizing their community service achievements.
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This award promotes credit union philosophy by formally recognizing credit unions that demonstrate in an extraordinary way the practical application of that philosophy for their members.
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This award honors leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of youth financial literacy.
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This award honors leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of adult financial literacy.
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More details about each award can be found here. A full list of winners, including second place awards and honorable mentions, can be found here.
MCUL is currently accepting nominations for the MCUL and Michigan Credit Union Foundation (MCUF) Awards until Nov. 19, 2021. MCUL/MCUF Awards recognize both credit unions and individual employees for industry innovation, chapter effectiveness, community leadership and more.
The MCUL Awards Committee, based on nominations and supporting information received, will choose award winners to be honored in 2022 at an event and time still to be determined.
More information about submitting MCUL/MCUF Award nominations can be found here.
The Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL) is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. The 187 Michigan credit unions, which hold $101 billion in assets, serve 60% of the state’s population. During the twelve months ending September 2023, Michigan credit unions provided its 6 million members with a total of $762 million in direct financial benefits.
Shawn Glinis
Media and Publications Editor
Michigan Credit Union League
734.793.3449 | Shawn.Glinis@MCUL.org
