ATHENS, Ga.–Southeast Management Credit Union School (SRCUS) has named its outstanding achievement award winners, including Year 2 Project Best and Excellence Awards, Year 3 Project Best and Excellence Awards, CU Financial Simulation Awards, and Best SRCUS Debate Team.
The winners include:
2nd Year Project Awards
“Between their first and second year of school, rising second-year students work individually on research projects that delve into quantitative analysis of their respective credit unions, helping them gain a greater understanding of credit union operations, ratio reporting, and financial health and performance,” SRCUS said.
The following recipients received top scores in their asset category.
- Best 2nd Year Project (assets $590M+): Nestor Ramirez, Peach State FCU
- Best 2nd Year Project (assets < $590M): Jessica Horton, Jack Daniel Employees’ CU
- Excellence in 2nd Year Project (assets $590M+): Megan Paulk, Georgia’s Own CU; Michelle Shaffer, Y-12 FCU
- Excellence in 2nd Year Project (assets < $590M): Brandon Pemberton, The CU for Robertson County; Justin Callaway, Marshland CU
3rd Year Project Awards
“Between their second and final year of school, rising third-year students work individually on research projects that delve into qualitative analysis as they assess the past, current, and future of their respective credit unions,” SRCUS said. “This approach builds upon the last project, helping them sharpen their leadership mindset and strategy development skills.”
The following recipients received top scores in their asset category.
- Best 3rd Year Project (assets $530M+): Eric Ham, Avadian CU
- Best 3rd Year Project (assets < $530M): Christopher Kerrigan, Serve and Protect CU
- Excellence in 3rd Year Project (assets $530M+): Christopher Jones, BayPort CU; Elton Roshi, US Senate FCU
- Excellence in 3rd Year Project (assets < $530M): Lynette Guillory, CSE FCU; Elizabeth Orama, Neighbors United FCU
CU Financial Simulation Awards
The Credit Union Financial Simulation is an interactive learning experience aimed at helping third-year students understand how financial decisions impact the overall performance and health of a credit union. The following recipients received top scores in overall financial performance.
- Luke McGilvary, 1st Class CU
- Taylor Evans, Whitesville Community CU
- Amanda Youngblood, Access of Louisiana FCU
- Ryan Fowler, SAFE FCU
- Andrea Mercer, Nashville Firemen’s CU
SRCUS Debate Award
Each year, students engage in a structured debate on a key credit union industry issue, with second- and third-year students forming research-based teams.
“The formal debate is a highlight of the SRCUS program, and this year’s winning team was the 3rd Year Team,” SRCUS said.
- Summer Carter, Legacy Community FCU
- Chris Jones, BayPort CU
- Claire Jones, Associated CU
- Elton Roshi, US Senate FCU
Watch the recorded debate on SRCUS’ Facebook page.