Mike Wolanin | The Republic A large graphic on the front of the Centra Credit Union location at 501 Washington Street shows how much money Centra Credit Union President and CEO Rick Silvers has raised for Turning Point during his Raise the Roof with Rick event in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.
Centra Credit Union was recognized for two statewide awards for philanthropic efforts and financial education programs by the Indiana Credit Union League. Centra’s Senior Vice President of Operations, Amanda Edwards, was also selected for the League’s Emerging Leader award. The award recipients were announced at the Indiana Credit Union League Chairman’s Awards Banquet on Oct. 27.
Centra received:
- First place for the Alphonse Desjardins Award for Adult Financial Literacy. This award recognizes leadership and activities that support personal financial education. Centra received first place for the team’s partnership with the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and several other local community leaders to create the Targeted Investment in Minority Entrepreneurs (TIME) program.
- First place for the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award. This award recognizes a credit union or group for its social responsibility projects within the community. Centra was awarded first place for the team’s partnership with Turning Point Domestic Violence Services in hosting their Raise the Roof with Rick event. Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers sat on the roof at Centra’s 501 Washington St. location to raise awareness and donations for Turning Point’s emergency shelter. The team set an initial goal of raising $20,000. But, thanks to the local community, the event raised more than $51,000.
- Edwards selected for Emerging Leaders Award. This award recognizes the next generation of credit union leaders in Indiana for their accomplishments and potential to be an Indiana credit union leader.
