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2012 Maxwell, Herring Winners Announced

MADISON, Wis. (October 23, 2012) – Recipients of the 2012 Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award and the Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award were recently chosen from among the state winning entries by CUNA’s national awards committee.

The 2012 Dora Maxwell Award first-place winners include:

  • Renaissance Community Development CU in Somerset, NJ;
  • United Labor CU in Kansas City, MO;
  • Health Center CU in Evans, GA;
  • Rock Valley FCU in Loves Park, IL;
  • Mid Missouri CU in Fort Leonard Wood, MO;
  • Alabama CU in Tuscaloosa, AL;
  • Credit Union ONE in Ferndale, MI;
  • American Heritage FCU in Philadelphia, PA and
  • Pittsburgh Chapter of Credit Unions, Pittsburgh, PA

First-place winners of this year’s Louise Herring Award are:

  • Syracuse Cooperative FCU in Syracuse, NY;
  • St. Louis Community CU in St. Louis, MO;
  • Commonwealth CU in Frankfort, KY;
  • State Employees’ CU in Raleigh, NC and
  • Erie Chapter of Credit Unions, Erie, PA

“Over the last year, nearly 2.2 million people joined credit unions – the most in that one-year period in more than a decade. While many join for the good deal that credit unions offer, many also embrace the philosophy and ideals of our movement which are embodied by those we honor with these awards. In fact, it is their personal commitment to credit union philosophy – including commitment to community involvement and member financial education – which ensures a movement that succeeds in offering the best deal to consumers and ever-higher delivery of service excellence. Congratulations to these honorees, and to all in the movement who share and practice their values,” said Bill Cheney, president and CEO of CUNA.

Dora Maxwell was an original signer of CUNA’s constitution and a tireless organizer of hundreds of credit unions throughout the United States. She also developed volunteer organizer clubs and worked tirelessly with organizations on behalf of the poor.

The Maxwell award is presented to credit unions in eight asset-size categories and a chapter or multiple credit union group category for outstanding social responsibility projects in their communities. Activities may include: solving core community problems, coordinating supply drives for the needy, raising money or organizing special events for charitable organizations, or mentoring students.

Louise Herring was also an original signer of CUNA’s constitution when she was an Ohio delegate to the 1934 national credit union conference in Estes Park, Colorado. She saw credit unions as more than just financial institutions and believed they should work to better people’s lives.

The Herring award is given to a credit union demonstrating the internal application of credit union philosophy to help better financial matters and increase financial education for its members.  Examples include: exceptional member service, financial counseling for members experiencing difficulties, and educating members on the credit union difference.

Winning entries will be on display at CUNA’s 2013 Governmental Affairs Conference, February 24 – 28, in Washington, D.C.  The award winners will be honored during a February 27 reception.

2012 Dora Maxwell/Louise Herring Award Winners

Dora Maxell (Less than $5M)

First Place: Renaissance Community Development Credit Union in Somerset, NJ

Dora Maxwell ($5-$20 million)

First Place: United Labor Credit Union in Kansas City, MO

Dora Maxwell ($20-$50 million)

First Place:  Health Center Credit Union in Evans, GA

Second Place:  American Partners Federal Credit Union in Reidsville, NC

Honorable Mention:  CrossRoads Financial Federal Credit Union in Portland, IN

Dora Maxwell ($50-$100 million)

First Place: Rock Valley Federal Credit Union in Loves Park, IL

Second Place: Michigan One Community Credit Union in Ionia, MI

Honorable Mention: Carolina Postal Credit Union in Charlotte, NC

Dora Maxwell ($100-$200 million)

First Place: Mid Missouri Credit Union in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO

Second Place: Streator Onized Credit Union in Streator, IL

Honorable Mention: SPC Credit Union in Hartsville, SC

Dora Maxwell ($200-$500 million)

First Place: Alabama Credit Union in Tuscaloosa, AL

Second Place: CASE Credit Union in Lansing, MI

Honorable Mention: Merck Sharpe & Dohme Federal Credit Union in Chalfont, PA

Dora Maxwell ($500 million- $1 billion)

First Place: Credit Union ONE in Ferndale, MI

Second Place: Kitsap Credit Union in Bremerton, WA

Honorable Mention: Credit Union 1 in Anchorage, AK

Dora Maxwell (More than $1 billion)

First Place: American Heritage Federal Credit Union in Philadelphia, PA

Second Place: Desert Schools Federal Credit Union in Phoenix, AZ

Honorable Mention: Indiana Members Credit Union in Indianapolis, IN

Dora Maxwell (Credit Union Chapters or Multiple Credit Union Group)

First Place: Pittsburgh Chapter of Credit Unions in Pittsburgh, PA

Second Place: Indiana Credit Union League in Indianapolis, IN

Louise Herring (Less than $50 million)

First Place: Syracuse Cooperative Federal Credit Union in Syracuse, NY

Second Place: Communicating Arts Credit Union in Detroit, MI

Honorable Mention: United Labor Credit Union in Kansas City, MO

Louise Herring ($50-$250 million)

First Place:  St. Louis Community Credit Union in St. Louis, MO

Second Place: GEMC Federal Credit Union in Tucker, GA

Honorable Mention: Public Service Credit Union in Romulus, MI

Louise Herring ($250 million-$1 billion)

First Place: Commonwealth Credit Union in Frankfort, KY

Second Place: DuPont Community Credit Union in Waynesboro, VA

Honorable Mention: Michigan First Credit Union in Lathrup Village, MI

Louise Herring (More than $1 billion)

First Place: State Employees’ Credit Union in Raleigh, NC

Second Place: Wright-Patt Credit Union, Inc., in Fairborn, OH

Honorable Mention:  TruMark Financial Credit Union in Trevose, PA

Louise Herring (Credit Union Chapters or Multiple Credit Union Group)

First Place:  Erie Chapter of Credit Unions in Erie, PA

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