The Carolinas Credit Union League and the CUaware Leadership Council are excited to announce the continuation of SC’s young professional contest, formerly known as the Palmetto Protégé Competition.
Now expanding across both states and under the leadership of CUaware, the new name of this program is the CUaware Protégé Competition!
PURPOSE
The CUaware Protégé Competition is an opportunity for credit unions and chapters to: recognize the value and potential in rising professionals age 35 and under; enhance chapter programming and credit union interest; reinforce cooperative principles and credit union philosophy; and support CUaware and the league’s investment in developing leadership.
Download the Competition Manual
PROMOTE
Help us spread the word!
Download any of the following materials to use in your communications at chapter meetings or credit union functions. Some of the PDF files are customized so chapters can set individual deadlines.
PURSUE
Reminder: One (1) nominee per league-affiliated credit union can go on to compete in the chapter-level competition! All chapter participants will complete a standard examination and give a five-minute oral presentation from a range of available topics. Then one (1) winner from each chapter will go on to compete at the CCUL Leadership Conference for the title of 2014 CUaware Protégé!
Below are the dates for participating chapter competitions:
> Charleston Area Chapter - Competition Date TBA
> Columbia Chapter - Tuesday, July 22 (winner to be announced soon)
> North Piedmont Chapter - Thursday, August 14
> Northwest Chapter - Tuesday, August 12 (applications due Aug 5)
> Pee Dee Chapter - Tuesday, August 5 (applications due July 29)
> Tarheel Chapter - Wednesday, August 6 (applications due July 16)
> Upstate Chapter - Thursday, August 14 (applications due August 8)
PAST PROTÉGÉS
 Will Crosswell | 2013 Protégé
“This whole experience has truly been a blessing for me. The connections I’ve made, not only throughout the state, but across the nation have been both educational and motivational. Having the opportunity to learn from leaders in the movement continues to be one of the best rewards I have received since becoming Protégé last year. Being a part of the Protégé competition will not only provide you with the avenues to learn and grow in this industry, but with the tools to become a better leader within your own credit union and local community.” |
 Dizzy Felkel | 2012 Protégé
“This competition was a life-changing and career-defining experience. By winning in 2012, I was able to attend the SE CUNA Management School (graduating in June), where I learned a great deal and built long-lasting relationships. Attending SRCUS also encouraged me to pursue my MBA at North Greenville University. Three years ago, I had no intention of completing any of these things. This program afforded me both the opportunity and confidence to better myself. Participating in this program can impact your career in ways you've yet to imagine.” |
Questions? Visit our FAQ page or contact any of the following CCUL and CUaware representatives:
Courtney Jackson, CCUL (SC Office)
Email: cjackson@carolinasleague.org
Jeff Hardin, CCUL (NC Office)
Email: jhardin@carolinasleague.org
Brandon McAdams, CUaware
Email: bmcadams@coastalfcu.org
