2021
Desjardins Award
CUNA created the Desjardins program to recognize leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy for all ages. The recognition program considers all activities supporting the personal finance education of members and non-members, including, but not limited to, face-to-face teaching using proprietary materials and curricula, such as the NEFE High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP), as well as financial literacy leadership efforts.
First Place ($1 Billion+ asset size):
Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award presented by WI Credit Union League
Third Place: ($1 Billion+ asset size):
Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award
This award is given to a credit union or chapter/multiple credit union group for its social responsibility projects within the community. The award is given for external activities.
First Place: Raise Your Glass At Home – United Way
2020
Desjardins Award
CUNA created the Desjardins program to recognize leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy for all ages. The recognition program considers all activities supporting the personal finance education of members and non-members, including, but not limited to, face-to-face teaching using proprietary materials and curricula, such as the NEFE High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP), as well as financial literacy leadership efforts.
First Place ($500 Million+ asset size):
Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award presented by WI Credit Union League
First Place: ($500 Million+ asset size):
Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
2019
Governor’s Financial Literacy Award
The Legacy Award is given to an organization, business, or individual whose purpose and heritage is ingrained in sustained financial literacy and capability. This lifetime recognition is intended to be conferred once to the recipients. Gov. Tony Evers today honored 14 individuals, businesses, and organizations as recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Desjardins Award
CUNA created the Desjardins program to recognize leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy for all ages. The recognition program considers all activities supporting the personal finance education of members and non-members, including, but not limited to, face-to-face teaching using proprietary materials and curricula, such as the NEFE High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP), as well as financial literacy leadership efforts.
First Place ($500 Million+ asset size):
Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award presented by WI Credit Union League
Second Place: ($500 Million+ asset size):
Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
2018
Desjardins Award
CUNA created the Desjardins program to recognize leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy for all ages. The recognition program considers all activities supporting the personal finance education of members and non-members, including, but not limited to, face-to-face teaching using proprietary materials and curricula, such as the NEFE High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP), as well as financial literacy leadership efforts.
First Place ($500 Million+ asset size):
Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award presented by WI Credit Union League
Second Place: ($500 Million+ asset size):
Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
2017
Desjardins Award
CUNA created the Desjardins program to recognize leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy for all ages. The recognition program considers all activities supporting the personal finance education of members and non-members, including, but not limited to, face-to-face teaching using proprietary materials and curricula, such as the NEFE High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP), as well as financial literacy leadership efforts.
First Place ($500 Million+ asset size):
Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award presented by WI Credit Union League
Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
Second Place: ($500 Million+ asset size):
National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award presented by CUNA
2016
Desjardins Award
CUNA created the Desjardins program to recognize leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy for all ages. The recognition program considers all activities supporting the personal finance education of members and non-members, including, but not limited to, face-to-face teaching using proprietary materials and curricula, such as the NEFE High School Financial Planning Program® (HSFPP), as well as financial literacy leadership efforts.
First Place ($500 Million+ asset size):
National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award presented by CUNA
Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
Second Place: ($500 Million+ asset size):
Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award presented by WI Credit Union League
JA Volunteer Award and Outstanding Partner Award
Tony Beyer was given the JA Volunteer Award for his efforts with Junior Achievement in 2015 and Altra Federal Credit Union received the Outstanding Partner Award.
2015
Governor’s Financial Literacy Award
Governor Scott Walker announced that 15 individuals, businesses, and organizations have been named recipients of the 2015 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award, as selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy.
Desjardins Award
First Place ($500 million+ asset size) Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
Second Place ($500 million+ asset size) Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
2014
Desjardins Award
Second Place ($500 million+ asset size) National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
2013
Governor’s Financial Literacy Award
Desjardins Award
First Place ($500 million+ asset size) Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
Honorable Mention ($500 million+ asset size) National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by CUNA
2012
Desjardins Award
First Place ($500 million+ asset size) Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
Honorable Mention ($500 million+ asset size) National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by CUNA
2011
Desjardins Award
First Place ($500 million+ asset size) Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
Honorable Mention ($500 million+ asset size) National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by CUNA
2010
Desjardins Award
First Place ($500 million+ asset size) Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
State Superintendent’s Business Friends of Education Award
Each year the State Superintendent of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction awards individuals and businesses who have partnered with education to provide quality education experiences that prepare students for the world of work.
2009
Desjardins Award
Second Place ($500 million+ asset size) Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, presented by WI Credit Union League
