ATHENS, Ga.--Southeast Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS) has awarded Mia Mason the inaugural Tom McWilliams Service to SRCUS Award.
The award, named in honor of the late Tom McWilliams, recognizes a student that exemplifies empathetic leadership, inclusiveness of others and appreciation for their perspectives, excellent communication and listening skills, and a commitment to service and willingness to participate.
Mason, vice president of operations at Mutual Credit Union in Vicksburg, MS, accepted the award on June 17 during this year’s session of the Southeast CUNA Management School in Athens, GA.
“I am so honored to receive the Tom McWilliams Service to SRCUS Award,” said Mason. “Tom was my mentor and was always available when I or anyone else needed him. His belief in me is why I completed my program after sitting out for two years. He taught me so much about the credit union movement and inspired my passion for learning and being a servant leader because that’s who he was. Tom’s character was exemplary. He cared for so many people and did it with the class of a southern gentleman. I can’t think of a better way to honor his memory than an annual service award. Again, I am grateful to be chosen to receive such an esteemed award and will strive to continue to work and learn in a way which honors my mentor and friend Tom McWilliams.”