MADISON, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation announced that nominations for the 2017 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards are now open.
Credit union supporters are encouraged to nominate individuals and organizations for the awards, which will be presented by the Foundation at a dinner Feb. 27, 2017, in conjunction with the Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, July 29, 2016, for the following categories:
Outstanding Individual Achievement Award: Honors an individual who is dedicated to promoting the credit union philosophy, has created innovative concepts, and provided leadership that has had a significant and lasting impact on the local, regional, national and/or international credit union movement with measured results.
Outstanding Organization/Program Award: Honors an organization, program or business for their innovative concepts, products, and services that have had a significant impact on the local and/or national and/or international credit union movement with measured results.
“If you look at the list of past Wegner Awardees, you’ll see they are all truly a model of tireless dedication to the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people,’” said Danielle Brown, the Foundation’s director of donor relations and development. “The Foundation’s Wegner Awards are widely considered the highest national honors in the credit union movement and we encourage you to nominate those individuals and programs that exemplify putting ‘belief into action.’ ”
To make a nomination:
- Complete the Wegner Awards nomination form on the
Foundation website.
- Gather at least five personal recommendations, citing examples of the nominee’s achievements relevant to the award criteria.
- Send the nomination form and recommendation letters electronically to the Foundation by July 29, 2016.
