NAPERVILLE, Ill.–The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) has announced the recipients of its 2024 awards program.
The league said the awards recognize exceptional leadership, dedication, and innovation within the Illinois credit union movement.
The 2024 ICUL Award winners are:
- Small Credit Union Award: Deborah Fears, Chicago Post Office Employee Credit Union. This award honors the outstanding accomplishments of credit unions with assets under $50 million.
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Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award:
Charla Buchanan, Citizens Equity First Credit Union (CEFCU); Charles Peterson, 74th Street Depot Federal Credit Union. The award “recognizes an individual who has made a significant and lasting impact on the credit union movement in Illinois and potentially at the national level.” - Hall of Fame Leadership Achievement: Greg Anderson, University of Illinois Community Credit Union. The award honors an individual with a distinguished career demonstrating exceptional commitment to the credit union philosophy.
- Spirit of Service Volunteer of the Year. Betty Richardson, South Side Community FCU; Cinda Klickna, Illinois Educators Credit Union. The award celebrates a dedicated volunteer whose exceptional contributions exemplify the credit union spirit of “people helping people.”
- Spirit of Service Employee of the Year. Kim Morris, Illinois Community Credit Union. The award recognizes a credit union employee who consistently goes above and beyond to serve members and exemplifies the credit union philosophy.
The winners will be formally recognized during the Celebration Lunch at the 94th Annual ICUL Convention on Oct. 4.
‘Incredibly Proud’
“We’re incredibly proud of this year’s ICUL Award winners,” ICUL President/CEO Tom Kane said in a statement. “These individuals have shown incredible leadership and dedication to their members and communities. It is an honor to watch them grow and contribute significantly throughout their careers in the credit union movement.”