2024 EMERGING LEADER APPLICATION-MD|DC CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION Logo

  • MIRIAM RIVERA LIEB EMERGING LEADER AWARD

    Presented by the MD|DC Credit Union Association

  • EMERGING LEADER AWARD

  • AWARD APPLICATION

    Recognizes a young professional 40 and under who is highly engaged in the success of their credit union and demonstrates the potential to be one of the next generation of leaders in the credit union movement. The award honors the legacy of Miriam Rivera Lieb who was a passionate credit union leader and advocate.

    APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED February 3 - February 17, 2025

    The winner of the Emerging Leader Award will receive a professional development package, sponsored by TruStage, that includes:

    • Executive Coaching - 3 one-hour sessions (winner) / 1 one-hour session (runners-up)
    • Scholarship to MD|DC Credit Union Association Tech Summit with accommodations
    • Scholarship to 2026 MD|DC Credit Union Association Annual Meeting & Convention with one-night accommodations
    • Airfare/accommodations for 2026 visit to TruStage in Madison, WI
    • Lunch with MD|DC Credit Union Association President/CEO John Bratsakis and winner's CEO
    • Opportunity to attend and participate in the Association's YPN Summit
       

    Finalists will present at CONNECT 2025, MD|DC Credit Union Association's Annual Meeting & Convention, on June 17, 2025 at MGM National Harbor. The Association will pay for one night of accommodations; however, your credit union is welcome to cover additional nights.

    Please complete the application below and then click "submit."

    Please direct any questions to John Coleman, at jcoleman@mddccua.org

    Review the official rules. 

  • TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT:

  • VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE NOTIFIED YOUR CEO THAT YOU ARE APPLYING:

  • I acknowledge that I have informed my CEO of my intention to apply for the Emerging Leader Award and that if chosen as a finalist, I will be required to present at CONNECT 2025, the MD|DC Credit Union Association’s Annual Meeting & Convention, on June 17, 2025 at MGM National Harbor.

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  • QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:

  • (500 words or less for each response to each question)

    • Describe your role in the credit union and how you help contribute to its success.
    • Describe your relevant professional accomplishments and why you have the potential to be a next generation credit union leader.
    • Describe what you see as the future of the credit union movement.

  • SHORT VIDEO TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT:

    Submit a link to a 2-3 minute original YouTube video describing an innovative idea or program that addresses:

    How can credit unions better position themselves as the best financial choice for consumers?

  • Finalists will have the time and opportunity to make a second video to be posted on www.mddccua.org for voting by the general public.

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