HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Credit Union Association (PCUA) handed out its most prestigious awards during its 75th Annual Convention at the HERSHEY Lodge. Conferees from throughout the state attended the meeting, which featured keynote addresses by TV personality and author Jane Bryant Quinn and Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett.
The following individuals were honored for their contributions to the movement:
- Barbara Fortney, retired President/CEO of LANCO Federal Credit Union of Lancaster, received the William Pratt Award for Outstanding Professional of the Year.
- Herbert Yost, retired Chairman of Diamond Credit Union of Pottstown, received the Joseph Moore Award for Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.
The 2009 Credit Union Youth Ambassador of Pennsylvania was won by
Laura Huggins representing the Harrisburg Chapter of Credit Unions and employed at Belco Community Credit Union, Harrisburg. As the Youth Ambassador, Huggins will promote credit union youth activities and serve as a representative of the PCUA during events and meetings.
In addition,
Meghan Deaver of the Delaware County Chapter of Credit Unions and representing the Sun East Federal Credit Union of Aston was named First Alternate, and
Marshall Winters representing the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of Credit Unions and Wyrope Williamsport Federal Credit Union, S. Williamsport, was named Second Alternate.
A number of awards were presented to credit unions in recognition of their work within their communities.
The
Desjardins Youth Financial Education Awards were presented to:
Less Than $35 Million in Assets
Wyrope Williamsport Federal Credit Union, S. Williamsport
$35 to $75 Million in Assets
Keystone Federal Credit Union, Downingtown
Honorable Mention:
Susquehanna Valley Federal Credit Union, Camp Hill
More than $250 Million in Assets
Erie Federal Credit Union, Erie
Honorable Mentions:
Freedom Credit Union, Warminster
TruMark Financial Credit Union, Trevose
The
Louise Herring Awards for Philosophy in Action was presented to:
Less than $50 Million in Assets
Wyrope Williamsport Federal Credit Union, S. Williamsport
The
Dora Maxwell Awards for Social Responsibility were awarded to:
$5 Million to $20 Million in Assets
Wyrope Williamsport Federal Credit Union, S. Williamsport
$20 Million to $50 Million in Assets
Timberland Federal Credit Union, DuBois
Honorable Mention:
Horizon Federal Credit Union, Williamsport
PALCO Federal Credit Union, Muncy
$100 to $200 Million in Assets
Cross Valley Federal Credit Union, Wilkes-Barre
Honorable Mentions
Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union, Erie
Service 1st Federal Credit Union, Danville
$200 to $500 Million in Assets
Belco Community Credit Union, Harrisburg
Over $500 Million in Assets
American Heritage Federal Credit Union, Philadelphia
Credit unions are non-profit financial cooperatives that provide affordable financial services to help their owner/members. The Pennsylvania Credit Union Association, based in Harrisburg, provides legislative, professional development, and operational support and services for nearly 600 credit unions in Pennsylvania. These credit unions have assets in excess of $28 billion and serve nearly three and a half million members. For additional information about credit unions, visit
www.PaCreditUnions.com. To find a credit union near you to join, visit
www.ibelong.org.
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