ARLINGTON, Va.-NAFCU has announced that it is acceptingnominations for three distinct competitions for credit unionofficials in 2005. “Winners in these competitions represent theelite among credit union leaders and innovators,” NAFCU AwardsCommittee Chair Dave Gilbert, chair of Aberdeen Proving Ground FCU,stated. “Each year we recognize the quality of true excellence inthe credit union community and learn who among us are on thecutting edge.” The Annual Awards Competition includes FederalCredit Union of the Year, Professional of the Year, and Volunteerof the Year. Winners, divided into two asset groups, will berecognized at a special ceremony during NAFCU's 38th AnnualConference and Exhibition in Las Vegas, July 13-16, 2005. NAFCU'smarketing awards offer seven different promotion categories eachfor credit unions with above and below $150 million in assets. Theywill also be recognized at the Annual Conference. Finally, NAFCUbestows two awards for grassroots activism. The Paul Revere Awardis given to the credit union grassroots activist of the year, andthe White Hat Award honors the credit union that has helped raisethe most money for NAFCU/PAC. Winners are recognized during NAFCU'sCongressional Caucus in September. Entries for the awards programare due March 14, 2005 and may be submitted online atwww.nafcu.org/awards. Credit unions without Internet access canobtain an entry form by calling NAFCU's Member Service Center at(800) 344-5580. The award recipients are chosen from among NAFCUmembers.