LCUL's 2022 Annual Convention Was Out of this World
Thanks to our credit unions and industry supporters for making our 2022 convention such a success. While it's impossible for us to capture all of the excitement and celebrations in one email, below are just a few reasons we considered the annual event out of tihs world. Check it out!
So Much Excitement Captured in So Many Pictures
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Mission Debrief: Your Input Matters
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Eight Influential Leaders Inducted into the Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame
LCUL inducted eight exceptional individuals into the Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame during the opening ceremonies, recognizing the valuable leadership, commitment, dedication, and contributions.

The 2022 inductees include:
Ronald Caruso,
St. Tammany FCU
Gary Crockett,
Pelican State CU
Chris Craighead,
Centric FCU
Fran Hemenway,
Jefferson Parish Emp. FCU
Bonnie McDonald,
CSE FCU
Gay Parvazi,
UNO FCU
Donald Songy,
Ascension CU
Edward Stucke,
Jefferson Parish Emp. FCU
Congratulations to our newest members of the Louisiana CU Hall of Fame. Click here for a complete listing of Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame Inductees to date.
And the Winner is... 2022 Emerging Leader Announced
LCUL presented the 2022 Emerging Leader Award to Kristi Thornhill of Neighbors FCU during the closing ceremonies. Thornhill was selected from five Emerging Leader finalists who represented the elite among the promising credit union professionals across the state of Louisiana.

As the overall winner, Thornhill receives a full scholarship to CUNA’s Emerging Leader Institute, an educational event designed to help credit union leaders develop effective management techniques.
Excellence in Marketing Awards Showcased Louisiana's Best
Each year, LCUL recognizes credit unions for their outstanding efforts in marketing and communications. The award winners are selected by a diverse panel of judges based on the credit unions' outstanding achievements.
Recognition Award Winners Moving on to Nationals in Washington, D.C.
LCUL awarded state-level winners of the 2022 Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring and Desjardins award competitions. These awards are sponsored by LCUL and CUNA with state winners being entered at the national level. Congratulations to the following winners:

Ascension CU and Pelican State CU were awarded the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award.

OnPath FCU Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award.

Southwest Louisiana CU was the recipient of the Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award.

Ouachita Valley FCU was the recipient of the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award.

National winners will be announced at the 2023 CUNA GAC in Washington DC next March. More information can be found on the National Awards Page.
Making Our Mission Possible: 2022 Sponsors
A special thanks to our 2022 sponsors who helped make this event possible. We appreciate their ongoing support of the Louisiana credit union movement.
Mission Complete: Thank YOU for Engaging This Year