NAPERVILLE, Ill.–The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) has announced the 2023 recipients of the Hall of Fame Leadership and Lifetime Award, Small Asset Size Credit Union Award, and Spirit of Service awards.
The awards are given annually to honor outstanding contributors to the credit union movement in Illinois.
According to the league, the Hall of Fame Awards incorporate two award categories, Leadership and Lifetime Achievement.
“Each award recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact in Illinois and/or at the national level,” the IICUL said. “Nominees must have at least ten years of active involvement in the credit union movement; have participated in league, chapter or national activities; promoted the cooperative nature of credit unions locally; and demonstrated leadership and a personal commitment and vision to the credit union movement.
The Winners
The winners of the award include:
- Mike Daugherty of Community Plus FCU
- Tom Lex of Heartland CU.
The winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award is:
- Costanzo (Connie) Masestranzi of Corporate America Family Credit Union.
Spirit of Service
In addition, the league said its Spirit of Service Awards celebrate the exceptional achievement or innovation by a credit union employee or volunteer.
“These individuals exemplify the credit union spirit of people helping people and create strong member and community awareness of credit unions,” the ICUL stated.
The Volunteer of the Year for 2023 is:
- Eddie Berry of Israel Methcomm FCU
The Employee of the Year is:
- Walter Tun of Self Reliance Federal Credit Union.
Small CU Award
The Small Credit Union Award celebrates the accomplishments, time and effort in support of the credit union movement by professionals serving credit unions under $50 million in assets. The criteria for the Small Credit Union Award include outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership, dedication to the movement, and community involvement, the league said.
The winner of the Small CU Award is:
- Karen Jurasek of Generations Credit Union
‘Grateful for Service’
“Congratulations to this year’s award winners for their commitment to their members, communities, and the credit union movement,” said Illinois Credit Union League President/CEO Tom Kane. “We are excited to celebrate each of these individuals during our 93rd Annual Convention. Each winner has demonstrated the people helping people philosophy with their commitment and dedication and we are very grateful of their service to the industry.”
The award presentations will occur during the Annual Convention Celebration Luncheon on Oct. 6 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.
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