QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA (1) An extensive background in credit unions and broad knowledge of the history of the credit union movement. (2) Practical experience and a strategic approach to the organization, development, and/or operation of credit unions. (3) Demonstrated leadership and commitment to the basic credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” (4) Visionary perspective of the future role of credit unions as cooperative institutions. (5) Expertise and dedication to serving as a strong advocate for credit unions.

**Nominated individuals not selected remain valid nominees for two years and may retain eligibility by requested annual updates subject to approval by the League Awards Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA: (1) Achievement or service must have taken place during the most recent three years and have resulted in added value to the credit union movement. (2) Service to the credit union community must go outside the usual scope of employment or volunteer activity at a credit union. It also will likely go beyond the scope of a single network. (3) The successful nominee must demonstrate expertise and dedication to serving as a strong advocate for credit unions. (4) Though service to the credit union community is the primary qualification, community or charitable works also may be considered. (5) Nominations may be made by a credit union, network, affinity group, CEO/managers’ association, or any other group recognized by California’s Credit Unions or Nevada’s Credit Unions. (6) As many as five total awards may be given in one year.

**Individuals nominated, but not selected in their initial year, remain valid nominees for two additional years, subject to approval by the Awards Committee. Annual updates must be made to retain eligibility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA: (1) Achievements and/or service must have resulted in added value to the credit union movement. (2) Service to the credit union community must go outside the usual scope of employment or volunteer activity at a credit union. It also will likely go beyond the scope of a single network. (3) The successful nominee must demonstrate expertise and dedication to serving as a strong advocate for credit unions. (4) Though service to the credit union community is the primary qualification, community or charitable works also may be considered. (5) Nominations may be made by a credit union, network, affinity group, CEO/managers’ association, or any other group recognized by California’s Credit Unions or Nevada’s Credit Unions. (6) As many as five total awards may be given in one year.

**Individuals nominated, but not selected in their initial year, remain valid nominees for two additional years, subject to approval by the Awards Committee. Annual updates must be made to retain eligibility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA: (1) Achievements and/or service must have resulted in added value to the credit union movement. (2) Service to the credit union community must go outside the usual scope of employment or volunteer activity at a credit union. It also will likely go beyond the scope of a single network. (3) The successful nominee must demonstrate expertise and dedication to serving as a strong advocate for credit unions. (4) Though service to the credit union community is the primary qualification, community or charitable works also may be considered. (5) Nominations may be made by a credit union, network, affinity group, CEO/managers’ association, or any other group recognized by California’s Credit Unions or Nevada’s Credit Unions. (6) As many as five total awards from the above categories may be given in one year.

**Individuals nominated, but not selected in their initial year, remain valid nominees for two additional years, subject to approval by the Awards Committee. Annual updates must be made to retain eligibility.

** Individuals and/or organizations nominated, but not selected in their initial year, remain valid nominees for two additional years, subject to approval by the Awards Committee. NOTE: Annual updates must be made to retain eligibility.