Lizeth GeorgeCU Times recently announced its 2024 Luminaries Awards finalists, recognizing exceptional credit union-supporting professionals and organizations that play a vital role in the financial cooperative system. Among the 48 finalists selected from a record number of submissions are three leaders from the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates): Steve Willis, Samantha Beeler, and Sydney Seral.
These individuals earned recognition for their outstanding contributions and leadership, showcasing their dedication to advancing the credit union movement and serving member-owners with innovative solutions.
- Steve Willis, President of LEVERAGE and Affiliates Consolidated Services (ACS), was named a finalist in the Third Party – Executive Leadership – CUSOs category. Steve’s leadership has been pivotal in delivering products and services to credit unions through LEVERAGE.
- Samantha Beeler, President of LSCU, was recognized in the Third Party – Executive Leadership – Leagues & Trades category. Samantha’s work in guiding credit unions across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia has earned her a place among the industry’s top leaders, and her influence continues to shape the future of the financial cooperative sector.
- Sydney Seral, Chief Advocacy Officer at LSCU, was highlighted as a Third Party – Rising Star. Sydney’s stands out for her exceptional advocacy work in representing credit unions’ interest at the state and federal levels.
“We are very fortunate to work and live inside an industry working so hard to come up with reliable and new advancements to benefit credit unions and their member-owners in such unique ways,” said CU Times Editor-in-Chief, Michael Ogden. “These finalists reflect such efforts.”
The winners will be announced at the CU Times Luminaries Awards Gala, taking place on November 7, at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort in Orlando, Florida. Congratulations once again to Steve, Samantha, and Sydney for their well-deserved recognition!
