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Ohio Credit Union League
Leadership Recognition Program
Ohio's Leadership Recognition Program is designed to encourage and recognize distinguished credit unions and individuals demonstrating amazing leadership, advocacy, outreach, financial education, and member service.
Individual Leadership Nominations
The Ohio Credit Union League annually awards Ohio credit union leadership award designations available for peer nomination. An individual must be nominated by an Ohio Credit Union League-affiliated credit union and endorsed by two other League-affiliated credit unions from throughout Ohio. Only one award in each category will be given annually, limited to one per credit union. Multiple-person entries will not be considered. Entries are due March 14, 2025, to be reviewed by the Ohio Credit Union League Executive Committee. Recipients will be recognized at the upcoming League annual convention, inVest48, on April 21-23, 2025, and allotted 3-5 minutes to address their peer audience on the main stage. Categories include the following.
Louise McCarren Herring Movement Advancement Award
This award recognizes excellence in philosophy and long-lasting movement contributions. Credit union system leaders who have made an indelible mark in advancing the Credit Union Movement in and beyond Ohio are eligible for nomination.
Robert Kloss Professional Achievement Award
This award recognizes a League-affiliated credit union Chief Executive Officer or senior executive who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, professionalism, integrity, dedication, and leadership in their credit union over a span of five years.
Claude Clarke Advocacy Impact Award
This award recognizes the leadership of a League-affiliated credit union employee or volunteer for exceptional belief, dedication, and impact regarding continued advocacy on behalf of the Credit Union Movement.
State-Level Credit Union Submissions (New Applications Coming Soon!)
Entries for the Credit Union Awards Program (these include Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring, and Desjardins) must be complete and meet specified criteria to be considered (see list of requirements). Recipients will receive award presentations at their credit union. Entries are due June 30, 2024, and will be announced at the end of August.
Submission Instructions
Clicking on the designated link below will allow you to login or create an account for the submission portal. You may save your work and continue to edit your application as often as needed, but you must complete and submit the application by the deadline.
Submission Links
Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award
Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award
Desjardins Financial Education Awards
Returning entrants can click here to review their current submissions.