The Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA) Awards of Excellence recognizes credit unions for excelling in their efforts to advance the credit union industry by promoting a deeper awareness of credit unions and financial literacy. This years CCUA Awards of Excellence included the recognition of one young credit union professional in each state, based upon Advocacy, Social Responsibility and Financial Education. For the state of Delaware, Tyler Kuhn was recognized and honored for his commitment to the credit union industry. Tyler’s work includes advocating with legislators, volunteering both professional and personal time to social responsibility as well as presenting more than 160 financial literacy seminars in the first 9 months of this year alone. For his commitment, dedication and achievements, Mr. Kuhn of Dover Federal Credit Union received the “CCUA Young Professional Award of Excellence” by receiving the highest total in each category. Deb Jewell, Director of Marketing for Dover Federal, stated, “Tyler, Dover Federal’s Community Relations Officer, is the epitome of what a young professional in the Credit Union industry should look like. From his commitment to fulfilling the credit union philosophy of ‘People Helping People’, to his advocacy with Legislators, volunteering professional and personal time to social responsibility as well as developing and presenting financial education initiatives, one would be hard pressed to find another young professional with this much drive and talent. Dover Federal is honored to have Mr. Kuhn represent Dover Federal and the credit union industry.”
