AC&E 2022: MCUL & MCUF Award Winners

The 2022 MCUL & MCUF Award winners were recognized during the 2022 Annual Convention & Exposition's awards gala ceremony. The following winners are continually seeking out new ideas and innovations that make Michigan a better place for all.

MCUL Award Winners

Distinguished Service Award: This award celebrates a lifetime of achievement for those demonstrating exceptional dedication to the credit union industry over the course of their careers.

• Vickie Schmitzer, Frankenmuth Credit Union (Frankenmuth)

Outstanding Credit Unions of the Year: This award recognizes a credit union for outstanding contributions with member services and community engagement.

• Large-Asset-Size Winner: Genisys Credit Union (Auburn Hills)

• Medium-Asset-Size Winner: Isabella Community Credit Union (Isabella)

Professional of the Year: This award celebrates an individual whose leadership and accomplishments have bettered their individual credit union, district/chapter and relationships within the statewide movement.

• Heather Luciani, Honor Credit Union (Berrien Springs)

• Dave Brandt, ELGA Credit Union (Lapeer)

Young Professional of the Year: This award recognizes an up-and-coming professional with proven dedication and enthusiasm for the industry and their community.

• Kyle Zagunis, One Detroit Credit Union (Detroit)

Innovation Award: This award recognizes credit unions for innovative thinking and community involvement.

• LAFCU (Lansing)

MCUF Award Winners

Financial Education Champion: The Financial Education Champion Award recognizes an individual for outstanding activities and impact in financial education and financial health initiatives for members and within the community.

• Natalie McLaughlin, Community Financial Credit Union (Plymouth)

Community Enrichment Award: The MCUF Community Enrichment Award recognizes a credit union or chapter for one outstanding community impact initiative aimed at improving the financial well-being for people, families, businesses or communities in Michigan.

• Extra Credit Union (Warren)