The National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) announced the winners of its 2016 White Hat and Credit Union Challenge award this week, which goes to members that raised the most money for NAFCU’s political action committee
This year’s White Hat award winner is Members 1st Federal Credit Union (FCU), headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This is the 13th time that Members 1st FCU, led by credit union president and CEO and former NAFCU Board member Bob Marquette, has won the award. They were presented with the honor at the association’s 50th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo in Honolulu last week.
“Through exceptionally steadfast efforts and successful political fundraising efforts, Members 1st FCU and Mr. Marquette have demonstrated their extraordinary commitment to the credit union industry,” NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger said. “Their accomplishments go a long way toward ensuring that the good work of credit unions is resonating through the halls of Congress.”
Also, three credit unions won the Credit Union Challenge Award for raising the most money in direct individual contributions for NAFCU/PAC within their respective asset categories in 2016.
The winners are: Central Virginia Federal Credit Union in Lynchburg, Virginia (less than $250 million in assets); Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union in Pensacola, Forida ($250 million to $750 million in assets); and Visions Federal Credit Union in Endwell, New York (greater than $750 million in assets).
Ty Muse, the president and CEO of Visions Federal Credit Union, won the individual Challenge Award, which goes to the person who contributed the most to NAFCU/PAC in the previous year.
“These winners have worked tirelessly to ensure the credit union industry maintains an effective, strong voice before Congress,” Berger said. “We are delighted to recognize the achievements of these dedicated credit unions and industry professionals.”