The Professional of the Year Award annually recognizes the Florida credit union professional that deserves recognition for their contributions to advance the credit union movement in both Florida and the nation. Winners of this award will be recognized for their lifetime achievements and efforts to help craft an environment that allows credit unions to grow and prosper in order to better serve their members.

Individuals who have a record of productive service to their Credit Union, the Florida Credit Union League, FCUL Service Group, Chapters, Credit Union National Association or service to the credit union movement of special Florida significance are eligible.

The Volunteer of the Year Award annually recognizes the Florida credit union volunteer who has selflessly contributed time, effort, and talent to the development of the credit union movement in Florida. Volunteers are an integral part of the credit union structure and their contributions deserve recognition. Their contributions resonate throughout the credit union community by illuminating the most important part of the credit union structure.

In addition to volunteer service at the individual credit union(s), nominees should have a record of involvement at the chapter level. State and national levels of involvement are also encouraged and highly looked upon.

Both the recipient of the Professional of the Year Award and the Volunteer of the Year Award will automatically be inducted to the FCUL Hall of Fame in the year the award is received. 

Congratulations to the below recipients of this year's Professional and Volunteer of the Year awards! 

	The 2009 Professional of the Year Award was posthumously awarded to John A. Davis, Jr. formerly of Pen Air FCU. Davis served as president and CEO of Pen Air from 1998 to October 2008. Click here to read about John's contributions to the credit union movement.
John A. Davis, Jr.
	The recipient of the 2009 Volunteer of the Year Award is H. C. "Chris" Brooks, Gulf Winds Credit Union volunteer. He has been a volunteer on Gulf Winds Board of Directors for 30 Years. Click here to learn more about Chris' credit union history.
H.C. "Chris" Brooks

These two programs identify credit unions that demonstrate the credit union "People-Helping-People" philosophy. The Dora Maxwell Award program honors the work of credit unions in the community and the Louise Herring Award program recognizes the practical application of credit union philosophy in daily internal operations. State winners in the two programs will advance to national competition for judging. 

Information and Entry Award Applications: 
Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action 
Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award

Award Resources:
FAQ's on the Dora Maxwell and Louise Herring Awards
Ideas for Dora Maxwell and Louise Herring Projects
Secrets for a Winning Entry for Dora Maxwell and Louise Herring Awards