WASHINGTON — XCEL Federal Credit Union, Bloomfield, N.J., and Michigan State University FCU, East Lansing, Mich., took top honors as the National Association of Federal Credit Unions named the winners of its 2014 Annual Awards.
In addition to honoring the two federal credit unions of the year, NAFCU's competition also recognized two CEOs of the Year, Professionals of the Year and Volunteers of the Year, one of each in two asset-size categories: $250 million or less, and more than $250 million.
CEO of the Year
- Bill Nikolauk, 1st Community FCU, San Angelo, Texas ($250 million or less)
- Bob Marquette, Members 1st FCU, Mechanicsburg, Pa. (more than $250 million)
Professional of the Year
- Sarah Dale Harmon, Magnolia FCU, Jackson, Miss. ($250 million or less)
- Robin Brulé, New Mexico Educators FCU, Albuquerque, N.M. (more than $250 million)
Volunteer of the Year
- Peter Lupi, First New England FCU, East Hartford, Conn. ($250 million or less)
- Bob Scott, Pentagon FCU, Alexandria, Va. (more than $250 million)
NAFCU said its awards recognize association member credit unions for their excellence and achievement. The winners will be honored during NAFCU's 47th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo in Las Vegas, July 22-26.
"This year's annual awards winners are all exceptional leaders whose hard work personifies the dedication they have for the credit union industry," NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger said in a prepared statement. "NAFCU is thrilled to recognize our members for all of their extraordinary accomplishments."
