Individual Awards Announced!
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has just announced the winners of the 2017 Individual and Lifetime Achievement Awards and you are invited to celebrate with your credit union industry peers!

Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are now available to credit unions and business partners for the Foundation’s Awards Gala. Purchasing a ticket to the Gala provides you with free admission to Connect the next day. We are limited to just 150 seats and this will be a sell-out event!

All Gala proceeds will go towards the Foundation’s exclusive partnership with Victory Junction for its Reach Program.
2017 Awards Gala Honorees
Lifetime Professional Achievement
Dorinda Edwards, American Partners FCU
For her more than 30 years of service to American Partners Federal Credit Union. Under Dorinda’s leadership, the credit union has grown from 2,000 members with $4 million in assets to a full-service $50 million credit union with 8,300 members.
Individual Professional Achievement
Cathy Pace, Allegacy FCU
For her commitment to the holistic wellbeing of Allegacy’s employees, members and the communities it serves.

Lifetime Professional Achievement
John Radebaugh, Carolinas CU League
For his lifelong commitment to the local, national, and global credit union communities. In his 14 years over Carolina credit unions, Radebaugh has maintained one of highest affiliation rates of any league in the country.
Lifetime Volunteer Achievement
Maria Scanga, Latino Community CU
For her lifelong commitment to the Latino and minority communities and most importantly for dedication to Latino Community Credit union, where she has been a board member consistently since co-founding the credit union in 2000.
Awards Gala Schedule of Events
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Plated Dinner
7:45 p.m.  Awards Presentations & Entertainment
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Contact the Foundation:
Lauren Whaley, President | 919-600-8219 | E-mail |

The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation was incorporated in 1993 as a charitable organization dedicated to the embodiment of the “people helping people” philosophy of credit unions. Its mission is to enrich the lives of children in the Carolinas. The Foundation is currently partnering with Victory Junction to power its new outreach program called Reach, bringing specialized camp-style programming to children and families year-round at hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses in the Carolinas. It also serves as a partner in philanthropy with credit unions, assisting charitable giving through donor-advised funds, managing scholarship programs, supporting small credit unions with professional development grants, and aiding disaster relief for the local, national, and global credit union communities.