ALEXANDRIA, Va.–CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union here has awarded members with $1,700 in prizes after they shared their dreams on video with the credit union.
Dozens of members each created a 30- to 90-second video using their smartphone or camera and sent it to CommonWealth One for entry in the “Dreams Thrive Here” video contest, CWCU reported. “Using props, friends, family and some creativity, members told CommonWealth One about their goals and their plans to use the video prize money if they won,” the credit union said.
The first-place prize was $500 in both the adult and youth (under 18) categories; second place was $250; and third place was $100. Winnings were deposited into members’ CommonWealth One accounts.
“We’re looking forward to learning what our members’ life goals are, and helping them achieve them while letting them have fun and be creative,” said Karyle Thornton, chief marketing officer, in a statement.
“Dreams Thrive Here” is the broader theme announced by CUNA and the World Council as part of International Credit Union Week in 2017.
The winning videos are posted on CommonWealth One’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CommonWealthOneFCU