RICHMOND, Va.–The Virginia Credit Union League has named the winners of its 2023 Social Responsibility & Member Service Awards.
“Every day, credit unions showcase the ‘Credit Union Difference’ through their service to members and through their support of the communities they call home,” Virginia Credit Union League President/CEO Carrie Hunt said in a statement. “Whether it’s preparing young people to successfully manage their finances, helping a member become a first-time homeowner or supporting the good work of local charities, credit unions understand the importance of putting people first. We’re proud to honor these Virginia-based credit unions for their commitment.”
Eligible 1st-place winners will be forwarded to the Credit Union National Association to compete nationally.
The Winners
The winners include:
BayPort Credit Union, Newport News, Va.
- 1st Place: Louise Herring Award
- 2nd Place – Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award (greater than $1 billion in assets)
- 2nd Place – Dora Maxwell Award (greater than $1 billion in assets)
- 3rd Place – Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award (greater than $1 billion in assets).
Chartway Credit Union, Virginia Beach, Va.
- 1st Place – Dora Maxwell Award (greater than $1 billion in assets)
CommonWealth One FCU, Alexandria, Va.
- 1st Place - Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award ($250 million- $1 billion in assets)
- 1st Place – Dora Maxwell Award
DuPont Community Credit Union, Waynesboro, Va.
- Honorable Mention – Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award (greater than $1 billion in assets)
Freedom First Credit Union, Roanoke, Va.
- 1st Place – Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award (greater than $1 billion in assets)
- 3rd Place – Dora Maxwell Award (greater than $1 billion in assets)
Northwest Federal Credit Union, Herndon, Va.)
- 2nd Place – Louise Herring Award (greater than $1 billion in assets)
- 3rd Place – Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award (greater than $1 billion in assets)
Peoples Advantage FCU, Petersburg, Va.
- 1st Place – Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award ($50 million-$250 million in assets)
- 1st Place – Louise Herring Award ($50 - $250 million in assets)
- 2nd Place – Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award ($50 million - $250 million in assets)
URW Community FCU, Danville, Va.
- 2nd Place – Dora Maxwell Award ($250 million- $1 billion in assets
Virginia Credit Union, Richmond
- 1st Place – Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award (greater than $1 billion in assets).
- 2nd Place – Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award (greater than $1 billion in assets)
Virginia Educators Credit Union, Newport News, Va.
- 1st Place – Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award ($50 million in assets - $250 million in assets)
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