2009-2010

The Hawaii Credit Union League and Credit Union National Association are pleased to sponsor two recognition programs for credit unions: the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award Program and the Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action.

Both 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.

When you enter the Dora Maxwell competition, your credit union will compete with others in the same asset category. Individual chapters involved in community activities are eligible to enter the chapter category. In 2008, Kekaha FCU won a national first place award for its VITA Site project in the Dora Maxwell program.

Entrants in the Louise Herring competition will also compete with credit unions in the same asset category. There is no chapter category for the Louise Herring Award program. In 2007, Hawaii Community FCU won a national honorable mention for its “Ownership Counts” program that educated members on the uniqueness of their credit union.

Click here for program information and entry forms.
Click here to view Kekaha FCU’s winning Dora Maxwell entry.

State winners in both programs will advance to national competition for judging. All state entries must be submitted to the League office by August 7, 2009.

If you have any questions, please email Laurie Moore or call 203.6403 on Oahu or 888.331.5646 from the neighbor islands.