Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame

The Louisiana Credit Union League (LCUL) is excited to introduce the Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame, a program sponsored by the Louisiana Credit Union Foundation. The Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame has been established in order to recognize the valuable leadership, commitment, dedication, and contributions of credit union professionals and volunteers throughout the state. Those inducted have given their time, talents, and ingenuity in order to enhance and strengthen the credit union movement. Inductees can include active and/or retired individuals as well as those who have passed away.

There is no deadline for submission. Inductees received after July 19, 2013 will be recognized at our 2014 Annual Meeting & Convention. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at cmajor@lcul.com or (800) 452-7221, ext. 3051.

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Excellence in Marketing Awards

Each year the Louisiana Credit Union League recognizes outstanding credit union marketing and

communications efforts through the Excellence in Marketing Awards. Awards are given out during the opening ceremonies of the annual convention. Awards include the following, by asset category:

Credit Union Newsletter
Credit Union Annual Report
Credit Union Website

The deadline is Wednesday, July 10, 2013. For more information, please contact Lacey Hyer, Director of Communications, at lhyer@lcul.com or (800) 452-7221, ext. 3100.

Entry Form for 2012 Marketing Awards

CUNA Recognition Programs

Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award: Recognizes leadership on behalf of youth financial literacy. It considers all activities supporting the personal finance education of young (18 and under) members and nonmembers including, but not limited to, face-to-face teaching, publicity, lobbying for curriculum requirements, teacher and volunteer training, and promotion and use of the NEFE High School Financial Planning Program (involvement in the NEFE program is not required for entries). Leagues, credit union chapters (or groups) and individual credit unions are eligible to enter.

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Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award: Recognizes model credit union efforts to teach personal finance concepts and skills to members and nonmembers age 18 and older. Examples: Group seminar or webinar, Online Q&A with expert, Instruction of underserved group, Presentation series to SEG group, Instruction at personal finance events, One-on-one financial counseling or credit report review, Regular personal finance segment in local media.

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Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award: Recognizes a credit union or chapter for its community involvement in an activity that helps other people or strengthens the structure of their community. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, raising funds for a charity, community involvement projects, such as a volunteer fair, building low-income housing, or collecting contributions for a food bank. Educational activities, such as tutoring at a local school or programs that support financial literacy, are also eligible activities. Credit union chapters and individual credit unions are eligible to enter.

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Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action: Recognizes a credit union for programs and activities offered to its membership. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, member programs for youth, seniors, or other groups that are often economically challenged and programs that do an extraordinary job of encouraging money management and consumer financial education. Only individual credit unions are eligible to enter.

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Click here for a complete description of each award. The deadline for all 'Recognition' Awards is July 10, 2013. For more information, please contact Lacey Hyer, Vice President of Communications & Public Relations, at lhyer@lcul.com or (800) 452-7221, ext. 3100.

Memorials

The credit union movement is built on the strength and dedication of those that have contributed to our industry. The Louisiana Credit Union League would like to honor credit union leaders that have passed away within the last twelve months at the 2010 Annual Meeting & Convention. Honorees can include credit union employees, board members, and/or volunteers.

The deadline is July 10, 2013. For more information, please contact Lacey Hyer, Vice President of Communications & Public Relations, at lhyer@lcul.com or (800) 452-7221, ext. 3100.

'Memorial’ Form pdf