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MS Credit Union Hall of Fame: Recognizes the commitment, leadership and dedication that deserving individuals have made to the credit union movement.
Advocacy Awards Program for MS Credit Unions: Recognizes credit unions & individuals that participate in advocacy initiatives structured in defense of the credit union movement.
National CU Recognition Programs
- Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award
- Herring Philosophy in Action Member Service Award
- Desjardins Financial Education Awards (Youth & Adult)

Mississippi Credit Union Hall of Fame
The Mississippi Credit Union Hall of Fame recognizes the commitment, leadership and dedication that deserving individuals have made to the credit union movement. Tenure of service, contributions, achievements and the impact the individual has made not only at their respective credit union(s), but also in the industry, are among the considerations. The inductee(s) for the current year received special recognition at our Annual Meeting & Convention, which is held in May of each year. Hall of Fame nominations are due no later than April 1 of the current year.

Hall of Fame Nomination Form: Word Document or PDF

Click here for a list of Hall of Fame inductees and nominees

Advocacy Award Program

Recognizes credit unions & individuals that participate in advocacy initiatives structured in defense of the credit union movement. Simply complete 3 or more advocacy initiatives in a calendar year for recognition. Click here for details. You can also visit the Governmental Affairs section of our website.

National Credit Union Recognition Award Programs

The Mississippi Credit Union Association accepts entries from Mississippi credit unions for the National Credit Union Recognition Programs. Credit unions winning 1st place at the state-level competition are forwarded on to CUNA for judging in the national competition. Award entries are due to MSCUA no later than August 15 of each year.

	Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award Recognizes model credit union efforts to strengthen local institutions and materially improve the lives of nonmembers through community outreach programs (other than personal finance education). Current Maxwell Entry Forms & Information
	Louise Herring Philosophy in Action Member Service Award Recognizes model credit union efforts to materially improve members’ lives through programs (other than personal finance education). Current Herring Award Entry Forms & Information
	Desjardins Youth & Adult Financial Education Awards Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award Recognizes model credit union efforts to teach personal finance concepts and skills to members and nonmembers under age 18. NEW - Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award Recognizes model credit union efforts to teach personal finance concepts and skills to members and nonmembers age 18 and older. Current Desjardins Award Entry Forms & Information