MADISON, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation has called for nominations for the 18th annual Wegner Awards. The Herb Wegner Memorial Awards recognize individual, organizational and lifetime achievement by those dedicated to the NCUF's mission of promoting and improving consumer financial independence through credit unions, the Foundation said. Categories include awards for individual achievement, outstanding organization or program and lifetime achievement award. The Individual Achievement Award honors an unsung hero for their innovative concepts and accomplishments related to one specific identifiable category, the NCUF said. The Award recognizes accomplishments that may or may not have been recognized on a national scale, but nonetheless have made a significant contribution to the nominee's community and the progress of the credit union movement. The Outstanding Organization/Program Award honors an organization or business for their innovative concepts or product/services that have had a significant impact on the national or international credit union movement with measured results. The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual that has dedicated their life to promoting the credit union philosophy, created innovative concepts, and provided leadership that has had a significant and lasting impact on the national and international credit union movement. Nominations can come from individuals and/or organizations.