Pen Air FCU Recognized for Their Philanthropy
November 17, 2017
Pensacola, FLA. (November 16, 2017) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union was named the Philanthropic Corporation of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Northwest Florida Chapter. The National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon took place at the Pensacola Grand Hotel in downtown Pensacola, and was presented by Gulf Power Company and Ballpoint Communications Group.
The AFP called for nominations to recognize businesses, nonprofits organizations, and individuals who have made a significant impact in the community through philanthropic efforts. Among the nominators for Pen Air were the University of West Florida, Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida.
“Our mission at Pen Air is to enhance lives,” said Stu Ramsey, president and CEO of Pen Air. “I am humbled to bring this award to our employees, members, and volunteers who support our mission every day, and share a spirit of Communerosity. To know that we are truly enhancing lives in our community by receiving this award gives us so much joy.”
The other winners include: Carol Carlan - Outstanding Fundraising Professional, Madrina Ciano - Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, Ambersley Foundation – Outstanding Charitable Foundation, Sunday’s Child – Philanthropic Service Organization of the Year, Baptist Healthcare – Philanthropic Faith-Based Organization of the Year, and Harold E. Marcus – Philanthropist of the Year.
At Pen Air Federal Credit Union, respect is a guiding principle. As the largest and oldest credit union headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, with $1.3 billion in assets, Pen Air is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional service, strength, and financial solutions. Nineteen locations in Northwest Florida and Southeast Alabama, which include three student-run credit unions at area high schools, combined with Online and Mobile banking provide worldwide reach. Pen Air is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution, serving the community and improving lives since 1936. For more information, visit www.penair.org or call (850) 505-3200/toll free (877)4PENAIR.
Photo: Stu Ramsey, President and CEO with Pam Hatt, Director of Marketing accepted the award.