MADISON, Wis.–The National Credit Union Foundation has announced the 2023 honorees of the highest honors presented by U.S. credit unions, the Herb Wegner Memorial Award.
Being recognized with Outstanding Individual Achievement Awards are:
- Linda Bodie, CEO + Innovator of Element Federal Credit Union in West Virginia
- Brian Branch, former president and CEO of the World Council of Credit Unions
- Bill Cheney, CEO of SchoolsFirst FCU in California and former president of CUNA
- Winona Nava, president/CEO of Guadalupe Credit Union in New Mexico
According to the Foundation, it is the first time since 2018 that four individuals will receive a Herb Wegner Memorial Award.
The winners will be celebrated at the annual Foundation Dinner on Feb. 27, 2023, held in conjunction with CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington.
Symbol of Human Service
“The Herb Wegner Memorial Awards are a symbol of human service,” said Gigi Hyland, executive director of the Foundation. “Collectively, these four individuals have dedicated almost 150 years to the credit union movement. Through their vision, leadership and commitment to the cooperative principles, they have had—and continue to have—an immeasurable impact on financial well-being at a global level. By celebrating their storied achievements, the Foundation seeks to catalyze all of us to do as much as we can to ensure everyone can achieve financial freedom through credit unions.”
For tickets, additional information: www.ncuf.coop/foundationdinner.