May 26th, 2026037Pensacola, Florida – The Gulf Winds Foundation is proud to announce that it recently awarded up to $45,000 in scholarships to five outstanding student members: Myiah Alverson, Ellie Nissim, Sarah Schultz, Colton Rollin, and Emma Grayce Fuqua. Each recipient will receive a renewable scholarship, including four awards of up to $10,000 and one award of up to $5,000, to support their educational pursuits and aspirations.
This year Gulf Winds received 62 completed applications for the program from a diverse group of students. Open to members of Gulf Winds Credit Union, recipients were selected through a competitive process that evaluated each...
May 22nd, 2026037Mobile, AL - New Horizons Credit Union offers graduating high school senior members a scholarship opportunity through their New Wave Youth Savings Account program. New Horizons Credit Union proudly awarded five deserving high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the 2026 New Horizons Credit Union Scholarship Program which is based on the student’s academic achievement, community involvement, and essay responses.
New Horizons Credit Union’s Scholarship Program has been going strong for over 24 years awarding over $95,000 in scholarship dollars. To qualify for consideration, a student must be a graduating high school...
May 22nd, 2026035North Augusta, SC – Principals, superintendents, school board representatives, and educators from across the CSRA gathered at SRP Federal Credit Union’s Administrative Campus on Monday, May 18, to celebrate a significant milestone in the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program: more than $3 million donated to local schools throughout the region.
Established in 2018, the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program gives SRP members an easy and meaningful way to support local education. Members select a school-branded debit card connected to one of 46 participating schools, and every time the card is used for purchases, SRP donates funds directly to that...
May 22nd, 2026033NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 21, 2026 – BayPort Credit Union is proud to announce it has been named to the 2026 Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Business Honor Roll, following a nomination from Virginia Beach City Public Schools in recognition of BayPort’s partnership and commitment to advancing financial education and workforce readiness for students across the division.
The VSBA Business Honor Roll recognizes businesses and organizations that have made significant contributions to Virginia public education through innovative partnerships and ongoing support for students, educators, and schools.
BayPort was recognized for...
May 21st, 2026043LAKE MARY, Fla. (May 21, 2026) – The Addition Financial Foundation is celebrating 20 years of investing in student success by awarding scholarships to 10 outstanding students through its 2026 Joseph A. Melbourne Jr. Annual Scholarship Program -- its largest group of recipients to date.
Named in honor of Addition Financial Credit Union’s former President and CEO, the program provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. This year, the Foundation expanded the program to reach more students than ever before, awarding eight scholarships to high school seniors and two to graduate-level students. Each recipient will...
May 21st, 2026048Warner Robins, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that President and CEO Christina O’Brien was recently honored by Scouting America with the prestigious Golden Eagle Award.
The Golden Eagle Award recognizes individuals who exemplify the values of leadership, integrity, and service within their communities. O’Brien was honored for her continued commitment to strengthening communities across Georgia through financial education, community outreach, and initiatives that support youth development and leadership.
“I am honored to receive the 2026 Golden Eagle Award from Scouting America,” said O’Brien....
May 21st, 2026047Pensacola, Florida (May 20, 2025) – As part of its continued leadership evolution, Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to announce two senior leadership promotions that further align the organization around responsible growth, operational excellence, and exceptional member service.
Haley Murph has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Technology. In this position, Murph will bring together our Business Transformation team, Enterprise Technology team, and Cybersecurity team. Uniting these teams will allow for more seamless work across departments to deliver an even better, more modern banking experience for the members and communities...
May 20th, 2026038Evans, GA – SRP Federal Credit Union representatives joined the Columbia County Board of Education on April 21 to celebrate the district’s 2025 SRP Affinity Debit Card Program proceeds, which will provide support for five participating high schools: Evans High School, Greenbrier High School, Grovetown High School, Harlem High School, and Lakeside High School.
Totaling $62,599.75, the donation reflects a year of participation from families, faculty and staff, and community members who selected a Columbia County school to support with their SRP Affinity Debit Cards.
“We appreciate the continued partnership between SRP Federal Credit...
May 20th, 2026033Pensacola, Florida (May 18, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Walt Stepnowski to Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. In this expanded role, Stepnowski will continue to lead Gulf Wind’s enterprise strategy, innovation, and technology efforts while assuming responsibility for accounting and finance as well as marketing. This alignment will drive greater collaboration and advancement across the organization, accelerating execution, and ensuring member-focused growth.
“Walt has been a driving force in the recent growth of Gulf Winds” said Daniel Souers, President and...
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