Altier Credit Union, Tempe, Ariz., was ranked as one of the top credit unions in Arizona. "Ranking Arizona," which is published annually by Arizona Business Magazine, name Altier among the top five credit unions in the state. The ranking is based solely on input from the public.

The Golden 1 Credit Union, Sacramento, Calif., received the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame Award. The Golden 1 received the award in recognition of its service to the Sacramento community, and was the first credit union to be chosen for the award.

MidSouth Federal Credit Union, Macon, Ga., Branch Development & Service Manager Connie Ogletree, was named "Coach of the Year" at a recent reception honoring MidSouth employees.

AmeriCU Credit Union, Rome, N.Y., announced this quarter's recipient of the AmeriCU Employee Recognition Award as Janice Mancuse. Manuse was nomination by co-worker Wendy Bowers for her demonstration of competency, exemplary contribution above and beyond normal job requirements in sales and/or goals, efficiency, member relations and/or community support, and for exemplifying the image and standards of AmeriCU Credit Union.

Municipal Credit Union, New York City, announced that its President/CEO Kam Wong was honored by The National Council of Columbia Associations in Civil Service with its 2008 Leadership Award. Wong was presented the award at the NCCACS annual ceremony on April 13. Wong is the only recipient of the council's highest accolade who is not a civil servant.

Bronco Federal Credit Union, Franklin, Va., announced that Financial Advisor Leah-Beth Williams, registered through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., was named the 2007 Registered Member Financial Services Representative of the Year. As an rMSR Williams handles IRAs, annuities, and term life insurance for members of Bronco FCU. She also assists members in retirement planning and investment options. Williams received the award for her leadership and dedication demonstrated by her overall results from 2007.

Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union, Chalfont, Pa., presented Hoffman Memorial Awards to five local high school seniors at its annual meeting. The Hoffman Memorial Award has recognized high school seniors who are active in their community, and represent the 'people helping people' philosophy of credit unions for 37 years. The ward was created in honor of Raymond O. Hoffman, founder and first president of MSDFCU. This year, recipients were awarded $5,000 each and were recognized at the meeting by W. Andrew McPherson, MSDFCU chairman, and David B. Whitehead, MSDFCU CEO. The students contributed nearly 5,900 hours toward community service efforts.

Afena Federal Credit Union, Marion, Ind., announced that Member Service Representative Dorothy Fisher celebrated her 25th Anniversary of serving the financial needs of Marion and greater Grant County at Afena FCU. Fisher works at the 424 N. Bradner Avenue branch.

1st United Services Credit Union, Union City, Calif., was a model for the Business Academy at James Logan High School for the Venture Capital competition the school took part in. The business academy created a sales & marketing campaign based upon 1st USCU. They used various tactics to promote 1st USCU to the younger generation, one being a YouTube video spoof on credit unions versus banks. Over 1,100 students attended the competition and over 50 schools highlighted their business models and James Logan High School placed in the top 10 in several categories.

Altura Credit Union, Riverside, Calif., was recognized with a California Award for Performance Excellence Silver Award. The award is the state's equivalent of the national Baldrige Quality Award. Altura CU also celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2007.