Cornerstone to honor individuals, credit unions at IMPACT 2024: Annual Meeting

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Each year, Cornerstone honors individuals, credit unions, and chapters who have demonstrated support and commitment to the credit union movement. The following individuals and organizations will be recognized during the Awards Luncheon on April 4 at the Kansas City Loews Hotel in Kansas City, Mo.

Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame honors those in the credit union movement who reflect a lifetime of service to credit unions.

Gary D. Parker, retired president/CEO
1st University Credit Union, Waco, Texas

Volunteer of the Year

The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes accomplishments in time and effort in support and promotion of the credit union movement by credit union volunteers.

Deborah Conder, board chair
Wellby Financial, Houston, Texas

Chapter of the Year

The Chapter of the Year award recognizes contributions by regional chapters and is based on chapter participation in three categories: Political and Regulatory Advocacy, Community Involvement/System Support, and Professional Development. Groups are determined by the number of credit unions in each chapter.

Group 1 – El Paso Chapter of Credit Unions

Group 2 – Central Texas Chapter of Credit Unions

Group 3 – St. Louis Chapter of Credit Unions

ImPACt Awards

ImPACt Awards recognize individuals, credit unions, and chapters for their PAC contributions in two ways: actual dollars contributed to their state PAC and percent of goal achieved.

 Arkansas Credit Union PAC

• Top Credit Union Contributor: Arkansas Superior Federal Credit Union
• Highest Percent of Goal by Credit Union: Pine Federal Credit Union
• Top Individual Contributor: Allen Brown, Milway Federal Credit Union

 Credit Union PAC of Kansas

• Top Credit Union Contributor: Meritrust Credit Union
• Highest Percent of Goal by Credit Union: Meritrust Credit Union
• Top Individual Contributor: Ron Smeltzer, Envista Credit Union

Credit Union PAC of Missouri

• Top Credit Union Contributor: Together Credit Union
• Highest Percent of Goal by Credit Union: United Consumers Credit Union
• Top Individual Contributor: Lisa Ginter, CommunityAmerica Credit Union

Oklahoma Credit Union PAC

• Top Credit Union Contributor: True Sky Credit Union
• Highest Percent of Goal by Credit Union: Oklahoma Central Credit Union
• Top Individual Contributor: Jeff Carpenter, WEOKIE Federal Credit Union

Texas Cornerstone Credit Union League PAC

• Top Credit Union Contributor: Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
• Highest Percent of Goal by Credit Union: Union Fidelity Federal Credit Union
• Top Individual Contributors: Crystal Long, GECU Federal Credit Union
• Highest Percent of Goal by Chapter: Big Spring Chapter of Credit Unions
• Top Chapter Contributor: Houston Chapter of Credit Unions

The 2023 Community Service Award winners will also be recognized. These awards include Desjardins Youth and Adult Financial Education Awards, Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award and Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award.

Join us in Kansas City and congratulate our award winners. Register for IMPACT 2024: Cornerstone Annual Meeting, April 3–4 in Kansas City, Mo.

To enjoy even more festivities, join your friends at the Foundation’s golf tournament, CU Swing! and  Foundation Bash.