The purpose of the Louise Herring Philosophy in Action Member Service Award is to promote credit union philosophy by formally recognizing credit unions that demonstrate in an extraordinary way the practical application of that philosophy for their members.

Credit unions will submit their entry in a project binder, album, or spiral bound book, along with a completed, typed entry form (required), and two years' (current and previous year required) balance sheets and income statements and/or NCUA's Financial Performance Report (FPR). Support materials for the project should be included with the entry. Please, no electronic media.

TCUL will select winners from each of the following categories:

• Prior to judging, ensure you verify the credit union’s asset size. Each league will select winners from each of the following categories:
  • Less than $50 million
  • $50 - $250 million
  • $250 million - $1 billion
  • $1 billion+
  • Credit union chapter/multiple credit union group

Please note that only the first place winner in each category will advance to the national competition.

The deadline to submit entries for the 2013 award program is Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. You must include the entry form and checklist with your award entry. Please send to: the Texas Credit Union League, Attn: Linda Webb-Mañon, 4455 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1100, Farmers Branch, Texas 75244-5998.

If you have any questions, please contact Mañon, TCUL vice president of communications and public relations, at (469) 385-6486, (800) 442-4762, ext. 6486 or e-mail lwebb-manon@tcul.coop.