Recognizing Community Champions Who Make Their Mark
Every October, Sunmark celebrates International Credit Union Day by honoring organizations and individuals who live out the people helping people philosophy through community service across New York.
Three Award Categories:
- People Helping People Award - $5,000 to three organizations with missions that align with people helping people.
- Susan V. Siegel Community Service Leader Award - $2,500 to one individual's charity of choice for meaningful community contributions.
- It's Cool to be Kind Student Award - $2,500 to one student's (18 or younger) charity of choice for community service and kindness.
Past ICU Day Award Recipients
Celebrating organizations and individuals who have made their mark in our communities through the credit union philosophy of people helping people.People Helping People: The Mr. Mo Project, Kelly's Angels Inc., and Lifesong Inc.
Susan V. Siegel Leader: Ginni Eagan (Young Parents United)
People Helping People: Bring on the Spectrum, Mom Starts Here, and Perfect Ten. Susan V. Siegel Leader: David Gordon (Boys and Girls Club). It's Cool to be Kind: Debron Eley (NAACP Youth Council).
People Helping People: Night Out For You Inc., Black Diamonds Academic Success Inc., and Safe Inc. of Schenectady. Susan V. Siegel Leader: Cheryl Hage Perez. It's Cool to be Kind: Ella Schoenborn.
People Helping People: Hood's House of Hoops, Our Community Cares, and Mission Accomplished. Susan V. Siegel Community Service Leader: Kelly Stevens (Food for Thought).
People Helping People: St. Catherine's Center for Children, Albany Pride Hockey Association, and Unity House of Troy. Susan V. Siegel Leader: Jeremy Wernick (Hatsgiving).
People Helping People: Red Cross of Northeastern NY, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, and Women's Employment and Resource Center. Susan V. Siegel Leader: Renee Fahy (Street Soldiers).
