2022 League Awards Program Each year, the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues honor distinguished industry leaders/volunteers during the Leagues’ REACH Conference. To submit a nomination, please fill out the form below. The deadline for all League Awards Program entries is August 12, 2022. To view past winners, please click here.For which awards program are you submitting your nomination?(Required) Leo H. Shapiro Lifetime Achievement Award Distinguished Service Award J. Alvin George Outstanding Volunteer Award Tomorrow’s Star Award Social Impact Award - NEW Kim Bannan Eternal Flame (Shapiro Awards) Chapter Awards Advocacy/PAC Awards HiddenDescriptors________________ AWARDS MAY BE GIVEN TO BOTH AN ORGANIZATION AND TO AN INDIVIDUAL.Advocacy/PAC AwardsAdvocacy/PAC Awards are chosen by the Advocacy Committees and do not require nominations. For questions, please contact Angelica Pappalardo at angelicap@ccul.org.Social Impact Award (Individual Award and Organizational Award)The Social Impact Award (started 2022) recognizes an individual and/or organization that demonstrates an unyielding dedication to building stronger communities and improving members’ lives through actions such as financial education, wellness, social responsibility, mentorship, and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The individual nominee’s primary credit union or the credit union nominated must be a member of the Leagues.*QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA (1) Achievement or service must have taken place during the most recent two years and have resulted in added value to the credit union movement. (2) Demonstrated social impact beyond usual scope of credit union activity. It also will likely go beyond the scope of a single chapter. (3) Greater good to the community is the primary qualification, and actions such as financial education, wellness, social responsibility, mentorship, and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion practices will all be considered. (4) Nominations may be made by a credit union, chapter, affinity group, CEO/managers’ association, or any other group recognized by the League. An endorsement from any of the above-mentioned groups is encouraged for individuals submitting nominations.* Individuals and/or organizations nominated, but not selected in their initial year, remain valid nominees for two additional years, subject to approval by the Leagues’ Awards Committee. NOTE: Annual updates must be made to retain eligibility. Chapter Award of Excellence (Individual Award and Organizational Award)Nominees are individuals who are recognized by their Chapter for their hard work and service on the Chapter level. They may be from the general chapter membership or the Board of Governors. Kim Bannan Eternal Flame Award (Individual Award and Organizational Award)The Kim Bannan Eternal Flame Award recognizes and honors individuals, credit unions, and other organizations making contributions that are pivotal to the survival and success of one or more Shapiro credit unions (credit unions under $174 million in assets).Leo H. Shapiro Lifetime Achievement AwardA tribute to California’s credit union pioneer, Leo H. Shapiro, this award recognizes individual excellence in credit union philosophy and the California and Nevada credit union movement. Eligibility is open to California and Nevada’s outstanding credit union leaders by nominations with three endorsement letters from a credit union, chapter, affinity group, CEO/managers’ association, or any recognized group of the Leagues.* The nominee's primary credit union must be a member of the Leagues.QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA (1) An extensive background in credit unions and broad knowledge of the history of the credit union movement. (2) Practical experience and a strategic approach to the organization, development, and/or operation of credit unions. (3) Demonstrated leadership and commitment to the basic credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” (4) Visionary perspective of the future role of credit unions as cooperative institutions. (5) Expertise and dedication to serving as a strong advocate for credit unions.*Nominated individuals not selected remain valid nominees for two years and may retain eligibility by requested annual updates subject to approval by the League Awards Committee. Distinguished Service AwardThis prestigious awards program recognizes credit union professionals’ ongoing, current contributions to the credit union community. The nominee’s primary credit union must be a member of the League.*QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA: (1) Achievement or service must have taken place during the most recent three years and have resulted in added value to the credit union movement. (2) Service to the credit union community must go outside the usual scope of employment or volunteer activity at a credit union. It also will likely go beyond the scope of a single chapter. (3) The successful nominee must demonstrate expertise and dedication to serving as a strong advocate for credit unions. (4) Though service to the credit union community is the primary qualification, community or charitable works also may be considered. (5) Nominations may be made by a credit union, chapter, affinity group, CEO/managers’ association, or any other group recognized by the League. An endorsement from any of the above-mentioned groups is encouraged for individuals submitting nominations. (6) As many as five total awards may be given in one year.*Individuals nominated, but not selected in their initial year, remain valid nominees for two additional years, subject to approval by the Leagues’ Awards Committee. Annual updates must be made to retain eligibility. J. Alvin George Outstanding Volunteer AwardThis prestigious awards program serves to recognize, appreciate, and encourage the contributions and achievements of those who serve in a volunteer capacity as directors, committee members, or in another volunteer function. The nominee’s primary credit union must be a member of the Leagues.* QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA: (1) Achievements and/or service must have resulted in added value to the credit union movement. (2) Service to the credit union community must go outside the usual scope of employment or volunteer activity at a credit union. It also will likely go beyond the scope of a single chapter. (3) The successful nominee must demonstrate expertise and dedication to serving as a strong advocate for credit unions. (4) Though service to the credit union community is the primary qualification, community or charitable works also may be considered. (5) Nominations may be made by a credit union, chapter, affinity group, CEO/managers’ association, or any other group recognized by the League. An endorsement from any of the above-mentioned groups is encouraged for individuals submitting nominations. (6) As many as five total awards may be given in one year.*Individuals nominated, but not selected in their initial year, remain valid nominees for two additional years, subject to approval by the Leagues’ Awards Committee. Annual updates must be made to retain eligibility.Tomorrow’s Star AwardThis prestigious awards program serves to recognize, appreciate, and encourage the contributions made by young credit union leaders age 35 and under. The nominee’s primary credit union must be a member of the Leagues.*QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA: (1) Achievements and/or service must have resulted in added value to the credit union movement. (2) Service to the credit union community must go outside the usual scope of employment or volunteer activity at a credit union. It also will likely go beyond the scope of a single chapter. (3) The successful nominee must demonstrate expertise and dedication to serving as a strong advocate for credit unions. (4) Though service to the credit union community is the primary qualification, community or charitable works also may be considered. (5) Nominations may be made by a credit union, chapter, affinity group, CEO/managers’ association, or any other group recognized by the Leagues. An endorsement from any of the above-mentioned groups is encouraged for individuals submitting nominations. (6) As many as five total awards from the above categories may be given in one year. *Individuals nominated, but not selected in their initial year, remain valid nominees for two additional years, subject to approval by the Leagues’ Awards Committee. Annual updates must be made to retain eligibility. ________________HiddenInformation________________Nominee(Required) First Last Nominee's Name (Individual or Organization)(Required) Nominee's Credit Union or Organization (if applicable)(Required) What Chapter is the Nominee affiliated with?(Required)Beach Cities ChapterCentral Valley ChapterChannel ChapterEast Bay ChapterEl Camino ChapterGreater Valley ChapterKern ChapterLos Angeles ChapterMonterey Bay ChapterMt. Diablo ChapterNevada Northern ChapterNevada Southern ChapterOrange County ChapterRedwood ChapterSacramento Valley ChapterSan Diego/Imperial ChapterSan Francisco ChapterSanta Clara Valley ChapterSequoia ChapterTri-County ChapterWine Country ChapterIs the Shapiro Nominee a Member or Volunteer?(Required) Member Volunteer Nominee's Mailing Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Nominee's Email ________________Please outline your nominee’s experience, service, achievements, and benefit to the credit union community, using the following as guidelines.(Required)(1) Describe the nominee’s background and knowledge of the credit union movement. (2) Outline the nominee’s practical experience and strategic approach to the organization, development, and/or operation of credit unions. (3) How has the nominee demonstrated leadership and commitment to the credit union philosophy “People Helping People”? (4) Describe how the nominee has demonstrated a visionary perspective of the future role of credit unions as cooperative institutions (e.g., through continuing education, workshops, related activities). (5) Describe the nominee’s expertise and dedication to serving as a strong advocate for credit unions. Please list examples. (Maximum 1,000 words). Please outline your nominee’s experience, service, achievements, and benefit to the credit union community, using the following as guidelines.(Required)(1) Give particular emphasis to accomplishments during the most recent three years. (2) Please provide concise, concrete examples of how the nominee’s service and achievements benefited the credit union and/or credit union community.Please outline your nominee’s experience, service, achievements, and benefit to the credit union community, using the following as guidelines.(Required)(1) Please address specific criteria in entry guidelines. (2) Please provide concise, concrete examples of how the nominee’s service and achievements benefited the credit union and/or credit union community.Please outline your nominee’s experience, service, achievements, and benefit to the credit union community, using the following as guidelines.(Required)(1) Please address specific criteria in entry guidelines. (2) Please provide concise, concrete examples of how the nominee’s service and achievements benefited building stronger communities and improving members’ lives through actions such as financial education, wellness, social responsibility, mentorship, and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.Please outline your nominee’s experience, service, achievements, and benefit to the chapter.(Required)Below, please briefly describe your nominee’s efforts to assist smaller credit unions.(Required)Upload Text DocumentMax. file size: 50 MB.Please provide three letters of support (other than from the contact person noted above) in a Word, text, PDF, or Google Doc document format.(Required)NOTE: Letters must be no longer than 500 words. Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: docx, txt, pdf, gdoc, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3. 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