GFA Federal Credit Union Gardner, Mass., received the first place Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award and the second place Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action from the Massachusetts Credit Union League. The credit union was recognized with the Dora Maxwell Award based on its financial education program. The Louise Herring Award was presented based on the credit union's fusion savings program, a solution that promotes systematic savings.

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, Groton, Conn., was named a winner in The Commercial Record 2009 readership poll. Chosen as a silver award winner in the credit union category, readers of the publication selected the credit union as one of the best providers of financial products and services.

Andrews Federal Credit Union, Suitland, Md., received the cross of gratitude from the American Gold Star Mothers during their annual Gold Star Mothers banquet. The credit union received the award in recognition of its support of the N.J. Run for the Fallen event, which was held in honor of service members. Funds raised during the run were donated to the Gold Star Mothers National Monument fund.