WASHINGTON –NAFCU recognized Visions Federal Credit Union’s Director of Government Affairs, Patricia F. Shermot, with the association’s 2019 Paul Revere Award.
The award is presented to the credit union grassroots advocate of the year and was announced during NAFCU’s Congressional Caucus here.
“Patricia’s advocacy has been invaluable to the credit union industry and its 118 million members, and has helped ensure credit unions continue to have a strong voice in Washington,” said NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger. “It is with my great pleasure to honor Patricia with the 2019 Paul Revere Award for her commitment to our industry’s cooperative, not-for-profit mission.”
Shermot is director of government affairs for the New York-based credit union.
“It is an honor to be recognized with NAFCU’s Paul Revere Award,” said Shermot. “Credit unions provide tremendous value to their members and local communities, and I am proud to advocate on our industry's behalf. With the ongoing support of our President/CEO and leadership team, I look forward to continuing to be a strong, reliable grassroots advocate.”
Who Award Goes To
The award is only given to an individual of a NAFCU-member credit union and recognizes a credit union supporter who goes to great lengths in their grassroots and political efforts.
According to NAFCU, Shermot actively participates and brings the credit union voice to various congressional offices across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In the past year alone, Shermot met with more than 20 separate congressional offices. During those discussions, she ensured lawmakers were well informed and educated on the benefits credit unions provide to their members and local communities.