AWARDS

Texas Credit Union League, Dallas, has named San Antonio Teachers Credit Union President/CEO Leon Ewing Professional of the Year and El Paso Bell Federal Credit Union Director Robert C. Peterson Volunteer of the Year. In addition, 27 year credit union veteran Bessie Heard has been inducted into TCUL's Hall of Fame. Awards were handed out during TCUL's 66th Annual Meeting and Convention. Valley Credit Union, San Jose, Calif., has been named to the "50 Best Places to Work" list by San Jose Magazine, the lifestyle/city magazine for Silicon Valley. Local employers were rated on standard benefits and exceptional perks. According to Deborah K. Sallen, VCU vice president of human resources, the credit union's family-oriented environment, focus on diversity, and quality of life benefits package are just a few of the reasons why VCU has been included on the list. Southwest Business Corporation, San Antonio, a provider of investment, mortgage and insurance services, has been ranked as the 29th largest privately held company in San Antonio by the San Antonio Business Journal. Wisconsin Credit Union League, Pewaukee, the state's credit union trade association, has been awarded two Paragon Awards from the Public Relations Society of America for its multi-media advertising and public relations campaign backing an anti-bankruptcy alliance with Consumer Credit Counseling Services. The awards honor creative and strategic excellence in public relations.