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)