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CUNA to Recognize Excellence in Credit Union Training at 2011 Experience Learning Live! Conference
Contact:
Mark Wolff – CUNA Communications; (202) 508-6764; mwolff@cuna.coop
Amy Nigrelli – CUNA Marketing; (608) 231-4246; anigrelli@cuna.coop
MADISON, Wis. (June 29, 2011) – Credit Union National Association (CUNA) will recognize five outstanding credit union training programs and trainers for their staff development achievements during this year’s Experience Learning Live! (ELLy) Training Awards program. CUNA’s Experience Learning Live! is an untraditional training conference designed to provide ready-for-work experiences and peer interaction. This year’s event will be held October 16-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The ELLy Awards are the only national awards presented to credit union trainers for accomplishments in the area of professional staff development. Awards will be presented in two divisions – less and greater than $250 million in assets – in each of the following five categories:
- Chi Phi Delta X II Award –This award represents the best development of a Credit Union University, and its effect on staff learning and performance, using CUNA’s Center for Professional Development products as the foundation.
- eLearning Award – This award is presented to participants who demonstrate how technology-based training was successfully incorporated into and enhanced their credit union training programs.
- Training Champion Award – This award recognizes senior management staff members who go beyond the call of duty to support and develop their credit union’s training program.
- Training Professional of the Year Award – This award honors exceptional achievements in performance and learning by a credit union training professional or department.
- WOW Award – This award is presented to the credit union with the best overall training curriculum or best training event that energizes, empowers, and excites participants.
Entries must be received by July 22, 2011. Awards will be presented in October at the Experience Learning Live! conference. For more information on CUNA’s trainer awards and how to submit an entry for the ELLy Awards, go to training.cuna.org/ellys or call (800) 356-9655, ext. 4249.
Development of Experience Learning Live! is guided by the ELL Advisory Committee. These seven volunteers advise on program themes, content, and speakers, and serve as conference hosts. ELL Advisory Committee members receive a complimentary registration the year that they serve. For ELL Advisory Committee application information, please click here or contact Marlo Foltz, Director of Blended Learning, at mfoltz@cuna.coop.
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