WASHINGTON–Credit Union Miracle Day (CUMD), the title sponsor of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, has presented awards to the top credit union running team, fastest credit
union runners, most spirited volunteer team and top fundraisers from its event earlier this year.
The winners include:
- The winner of the Credit Union Cup, for the fastest team time, was "NASA FCU METEORS." The credit union has won the cup a record seven times. CEO Doug Allman and Chair John Sissala accepted the trophy.
- The fastest credit union female was Melissa Vess of NASA FCU with a time of 1:09:41; Melissa also finished 11th among all Credit Union Team Runners, both male and female. CEO Doug Allman and Chair John Sissala accepted the award on her behalf.
- The fastest credit union male was Alvin Yew of NASA FCU with a time of 59:04; Yew was the only Credit Union Team runner to break the 60-minute barrier this year. CEO Doug Allman and Chair John Sissala accepted the award on his behalf.
- The Most Spirited Volunteer Team award went to State Department FCU at the 5k Bag Check tent. The race organizers selected the team for taking leadership of the 5k Bag Check Tent (requiring excellent organizational abilities and a customer-friendly demeanor) with great heart, enthusiasm and commitment. CEO Jan Roche, Kevin Everette, Regina Hicks and Zulma Ventura accepted the award.
There are two award categories for fundraising. The first is the most raised in the credit union Organization Donation Challenge which was won by:
- NRL FCU at 65 cents per member. CEO Kristin Shultz Jesse Bell accepted the award.
The other fundraising award is the most raised in the Member Donation Challenge which was won by:
- Constellation FCU at 42 cents per member. CEO Bobby Josephson, Anne Katzer and Dee Munday accepted the award.
Officials Involved
Officials presenting the awards included Theresa Mann, CEO of The Partnership FCU and CUMD Chair; John Bratsakis, CEO of the MD|DC Credit Union Association and CUMD Vice Chair; Karen Rosales, CEO of Arlington Community FCU and CUMD Director; Ronda Polhamus, Director of Credit Union Miracle Day; Phil Stewart, Race Director and Becky Lambros, Deputy Race Director.
In the 17 years credit unions have been title sponsors of the Run, more than $8 million has been donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNHs) nationwide. CUNA Mutual Group and PSCU serve as co-lead partners with CUMD.
The 2019 race is scheduled for April 7.
Next year’s race will be held on April 7, 2019.