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Alterna Savings and Central 1 Recognize Community Leaders with Gary Gillam Award 

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TORONTO, April 27, 2023 – At the 2023 Central 1 Member Forum & AGM, community leaders Thelma Rodriguez Cantu and Miriam Wohl were awarded the 2023 Gary Gillam Award, presented in partnership by Alterna Savings and Central 1.  Miriam (left) and Thelma (right) “The Gary Gillam award honours those individuals advocating for social responsibility within the credit union system,” said Sheila...

2022 Gary Gillam Award Nominations Now Open

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TORONTO, ON and VANCOUVER, BC, February 16, 2022 – The Gary Gillam Award, jointly sponsored by Alterna Savings and Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1), is now open for nominations. The award recognizes and honours individuals within the British Columbia and Ontario credit union system who have reinforced co-operative values and made significant achievements in social responsibility. The nominees will...

Announcing the 2019 Gary Gillam Award Recipient

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VANCOUVER, BC – Alterna Savings and Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) are pleased to announce Liz Arkinstall, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Libro Credit Union, as the recipient of the 2019 Gary Gillam Award. Jointly sponsored by Alterna Savings and Central 1, the Gary Gillam Award for corporate social responsibility is presented annually to an individual who promotes credit unions...

Member Forum & AGM are April 24 & 25

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Central 1’s Member Forum and AGM will be held at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel in Vancouver on April 24 & 25. April 24 - Sessions all day + a celebration of 75 years supporting credit unions April 25 - Morning sessions + Gary Gillam award presentation + AGM Our world is rapidly changing and financial services must exceed customer...

2019 Gary Gillam Award nominations accepted through March 15

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TORONTO, Ont. – The Gary Gillam Award, jointly sponsored by Alterna Savings and Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1), recognizes and honours individuals within the Ontario and British Columbia credit union movement who demonstrate exemplary achievements in: Promoting social responsibility and/or sustainability in credit unions Promoting credit unions as a socially responsible investment alternative. Up to two awards may be presented...

Announcing the 2018 Gary Gillam Award Recipients

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TORONTO, May 3, 2018 – Alterna Savings and Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) are pleased to announce Brent Zorgdrager – Chief Executive Officer, Kindred Union, and Madison Hopper – Member Service Representative, Alterna Savings, as the two recipients of the 2018 Gary Gillam Awards. Jointly sponsored by Alterna Savings and Central 1, the Gary Gillam Award for corporate social...