AWARDS

Allegiance Credit Union, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has given away a 2004 Jeep Liberty to one lucky member Michael Deibel as part of its sweepstakes with dealer Bob Howard Jeep and local radio station 96.1 KXY. The promotion was in celebration of the United States’ independence as well as Allegiance Credit Union’s 41 years of operation. Star Harbor Federal Credit Union, Rancho Dominguez, Calif., has announced the winner of its three-day, two night cruise to Mexico. Lucky member Yola Dayyan-Boghosian was rewarded for participating in the credit union’s 2.99% new and used vehicle financing. University Federal Credit Union, Austin, Texas, President/CEO Tony Budet has recently celebrated his 20 year anniversary. Budet has been offering leadership and guidance to the credit union movement since 1978 and has played an integral part in UFCU’s success for the past 20 years. USA Federal Credit Union, San Diego, has been named “Large Business of the Year” by San Diego County’s I-15 Diamond Gateway Chamber of Commerce. USA Federal was recognized for its ongoing commitment to supporting the San Diego community. Several large companies such as The San Diego Union- Tribune and the Miramar Marine Corp. Base were also considered for the prestigious honor. Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Kingston, N.Y., Senior Vice President/Chief Operations Officer Patti Osterhoudt has received a Certified Chief Executive designation through completion of a rigorous three year course of study offered through CUES. In addition, MHVFCU Vice President of Human Resources Judy Hamilton has been named 2004 Business Honoree in this year’s Tribute to Women of Achievement of Ulster County. Sponsored by the Ulster County YWCA, this annual event recognizes outstanding women who have contributed to the quality of life in Ulster County and whose professional and personal qualities make them effective role models for other women. Colorado Credit Union League, Arvada, has honored Jeffco Schools Credit Union and U of C Federal Credit Union with first place awards for the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award for the asset sizes of $80-$200 million and over $200 million respectively. Gateway Credit Union, Colorado United Credit Union and Air Academy Federal Credit Union received honorable mention awards. The award, sponsored by Colorado CUL and CUNA, recognizes leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of youth financial literacy.