BECU announces the 3rd Annual People Helping People Awards

2010 BECU award to Shoreline Schools Foundation
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

BECU is now accepting nominations for its annual “People Helping People Awards”. The Awards recognize and honor BECU members and local nonprofits supported by the membership in the Puget Sound area.

From now until the end of July, BECU members can nominate their favorite local nonprofits to receive one of nine $5,000 Community Benefit Awards.

All semi-finalists will have a chance to receive an additional $15,000 People’s Choice Award determined by BECU members on Facebook or the Employees’ Choice Award determined by popular vote of BECU employees. In addition, one BECU member will also receive a $25,000 Member Volunteer of the Year Award (payable to the nominated charity) in recognition of their work and support with the non-profit they nominated.

“BECU was founded on the principle of people helping people 80 years ago. We are inspired by the work our members do with non-profit organizations in communities around the Puget Sound region,” said Sara Moorehead, VP of Community Affairs. “As a not-for-profit credit union, we give back to our community in many ways, and the People Helping People Awards helps us make a difference for organizations that members feel passionate about.”

BECU is a not-for-profit credit union owned by the members. Profits are returned to the members in the form of better rates and fewer fees. With more than 900,000 members and more than $13.0 billion in assets, BECU is the largest credit union in Washington and one of the top five financial cooperatives in the country. BECU currently operates over 40 locations in the Puget Sound region. All Washington state residents are eligible to join.