NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) has named the 2022 recipients of the Hall of Fame Leadership and Lifetime Award, Small Asset Size Credit Union Award, and Spirit of Service Awards.
According to the ICUL, 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. Nominees must have at least 10 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.
Leadership Awards
In the area of leadership, the ICUL has honored:
- Keith Burton, GCS Credit Union
- Timothy O’Donnell, Financial Plus Credit Union
- Tom DeWitt, State Farm Federal Credit Union.
The Lifetime Achievement Awards have honored:
- Bob O’Kelly, DuPage Credit Union and Great Lakes Credit Union
- Mike Landace, Staley Credit Union.
Spirit of Service Awards
ICUL’s Spirt 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 said.
The Volunteer of the Year for 2022 is Martha Shine, Park Manor Christian Church Credit Union and the Employee of the Year is Missy Kruzel, IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union.
The Small Credit Union Award
The Small CU 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 ICUL has recognized Chelsea Anderson with Central Illinois Credit Union with the Small CU Award.
“Congratulations to the 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 92nd Annual Convention. Each of them have demonstrated the people helping people philosophy with their commitment and dedication and we are very proud of their service.”
The award presentations will occur during the Annual Convention Celebration Luncheon on Nov. 4, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.
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