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Celebrating the African-American Credit Union Coalition: 2022 Anchor Award Winner
During February 2022’s Foundation Dinner, the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) will receive the prestigious Anchor Award. This rare accolade stands apart from the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards and is given […] Find out more »

“Light. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” Gigi Hyland’s Keynote Address, NCUA DEI Summit 2021
Foundation executive director Gigi Hyland gave the keynote address on the final day of the 2021 DEI Summit, hosted by the NCUA. Below are her remarks from the event. I’d […] Find out more »

Celebrating Roger Heacock: Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner, 2022
During February 2022’s Foundation Dinner, Credit Union Hall of Famer, Roger Heacock, will receive the Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement, recognizing his decades-long support and leadership at […] Find out more »

System-wide cooperation can lead to nationwide impact
Jim Nussle, President & CEO, CUNA A CEO recently told me that credit unions need to talk more about Financial Well-Being for All. We need to be more present, more […] Find out more »

Celebrating Lucy Ito: Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner, 2022
During February 2022’s Foundation Dinner, NASCUS President and CEO, Lucy Ito, will receive the Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement. Ahead of the event, we take a brief […] Find out more »

Understanding performative allyship – and what your credit union can do about it
Victor Corro, CEO of Coopera, Chair and Founder of the CU DEI Collective Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) may be the phrase of the year – and with good reason. […] Find out more »