CHARTER OAK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RECEIVES MERIT AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Groton, CT, was recently honored with a Merit Award for its outstanding community efforts and marketing achievements in the credit union industry.
The award was presented by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing and Business Development Council, a national network comprised of nearly 1,000 credit union marketing and business development professionals. Awards are given in each of 33 categories ranging from advertising to community events and beyond.
Charter Oak won in the Community Program category for its successful Community Giving Program, which was launched in March 2009 in conjunction with its rebranding efforts. A multi-faceted charitable giving program comprised of various projects and programs that are geared towards improving the lives of individuals and families residing within New London and Windham Counties, the Program provides financial support to over 250 community groups, events and projects each year and spearheads financial literacy efforts at two local high schools and with dozens of other organizations.
“The Diamond Awards recognize the best-of-the-best in credit union marketing, advertising, and business development,” said Anne Legg, council chair and vice president of marketing for Cabrillo Credit Union in San Diego, Calif. “It takes hard work, imagination, and perseverance to be selected as a Diamond Award winner from nearly 1,000 entries.”
Award winners were recognized at the council’s 18th annual conference held March 16-19 in Las Vegas, NV. For more information on the Diamond Awards or to view the entire list of winners, go to www.cunamarketingcouncil.org. For more information about Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s award-winning Community Giving Program, please visit www.CharterOak.org.
