BISMARCK, N.D. – Credit Union Association of the Dakotas (CUAD) has announced the winners of its Chapter of the Year, Five Star Awards, Volunteer of the Year and Emerging Leader of the Year.
Red River Chapter of the Fargo, N.D. area received the Chapter of the Year honor during the CUAD Annual Summit Awards Banquet in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Chapter of the Year Award recognizes one credit union chapter in North or South Dakota for its outstanding achievements in advocacy, communication, education, and community involvement.
The Red River Chapter was selected because it is truly committed to the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.”
“This is demonstrated by the scholarships they provide to important credit union events, their engagement with the Association, their activities that support the next generation of credit union leaders, and their commitment to supporting charitable causes in their community while raising awareness of credit unions,” the CUAD said.
CUAD awards are judged by out-of-state employees at the Illinois Credit Union League, the Nebraska Credit Union League, and the Minnesota Credit Union Network. Besides receiving a commemorative plaque, the chapter received a $200 cash prize.
At right, Korianne Mortenson, Member Services Associate at United Savings Credit Union and Secretary of the Red River Chapter of Credit Unions is shown on the right as she accepts the award from Shannon Webster, CUAD Board Chair.
Separately, the CUAD said Voyage Federal Credit Union, Sioux Falls, S.D. was presented with the Five Star Award, which is given to one credit union from North or South Dakota each year to recognize outstanding achievements in five categories: education, legislative activities, public relations and marketing, member contact, and community service. Voyage FCU was recognized for achieving credit union excellence and for increasing public awareness of credit unions in their community.
Information in determining the winner of this award is gathered from the CUAD and the Credit Union National Association data base and from information provided by the credit union.
At right, Darla Erb, CEO of Voyage FCU shown on right as she accepts the award from Shannon Webster, CUAD Board Chair.
Other Honorees:
In addition, the CUAD named:
- Jim Jensen, board member of Railway Credit Union in Mandan, N.D. as its Volunteer of the Year by the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas (CUAD). Each year, CUAD recognizes a volunteer from North or South Dakota that has selflessly contributed time, effort, and talent to the development of the credit union movement in their state. Volunteers are an integral part of the credit union movement and their contributions deserve recognition. Illuminating the most important part of the credit union structure, they serve both their communities and the industry, giving generously of their time and leadership to help bring financial services to the people who need it most.
- Kayla Hardy, Senior Human Resource Specialist with Capital Credit Union in Bismarck, ND was recently named the Emerging Leader of the Year by the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas (CUAD). The Emerging Leader of the Year Award recognizes one credit union employee each year from North or South Dakota that has shown proven dedication and enthusiasm for the credit union movement. This award is given to those who are building a career in the industry, executing the credit union mission and guiding the mission in directions that enhance that overall vision of the credit union movement.