Australian makes final five in global Next Top Credit Union Executive search
Announcement posted by Beyond Bank Australia 31 Oct 2012
Community CPS Australia’s Direct Marketing Manager, Cas Scott, has been recognised for her innovative approach to communications in a global search for the credit union sector’s emerging leaders.
Ms Scott was nominated for her role in creating, maintaining and growing the financial institution’s social media channels, “We’re Listening”, and became the first Australian to be part of the competition.
The search for the Next Top Credit Union Executive is run by the Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) to find the industry’s emerging leaders under 35 years of age.
Nominees submitted a short video about their innovative projects, which were judged by the public to select the best 15 candidates. During the next phase Ms Scott was selected as one of five finalists, winning a $6,000 package including flights to Florida, where the winner will be determined.
“I’m thrilled to have made it this far in the competition and I’m looking forward to meeting the other finalists and drawing inspiration from them when I fly to Florida on November 4,” Ms Scott said.
“I’m also grateful to have the support from Community CPS Australia to explore what other credit unions are doing around the world, where the industry is heading and how we can further improve and develop our operations.”
While in Florida, Ms Scott will compete against four other finalists for a CUES educational package valued at $20,000 and to be named the 2012 CUES Next Top Credit Union Executive. The winner will be announced on 7 November 2012.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CPS AUSTRALIA GROUP
Two-time winner of Money magazine’s Credit Union of the Year award (2012, 2008) and winner of the Mozo People’s Choice Award for Best Credit Union (2012) the Community CPS Australia Group is one of the largest customer owned financial institutions in Australia, with assets under management approaching $4 billion. The credit union employs 598 staff across 48 branches, servicing more than 184,000 members. Community CPS is located in South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory, and operates as Wagga Mutual Credit Union in Wagga Wagga, Companion Credit Union in the Hunter Valley and United Community Credit Union in Western Australia. Community CPS was also named Money magazine’s Best Credit Union in 2005.
The Group comprises activities in banking, the community (through the Community CPS Foundation) and professional services (wealth management, tax and accounting services via Eastwoods). For more information visit www.communitycps.com.au
Ms Scott was nominated for her role in creating, maintaining and growing the financial institution’s social media channels, “We’re Listening”, and became the first Australian to be part of the competition.
The search for the Next Top Credit Union Executive is run by the Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) to find the industry’s emerging leaders under 35 years of age.
Nominees submitted a short video about their innovative projects, which were judged by the public to select the best 15 candidates. During the next phase Ms Scott was selected as one of five finalists, winning a $6,000 package including flights to Florida, where the winner will be determined.
“I’m thrilled to have made it this far in the competition and I’m looking forward to meeting the other finalists and drawing inspiration from them when I fly to Florida on November 4,” Ms Scott said.
“I’m also grateful to have the support from Community CPS Australia to explore what other credit unions are doing around the world, where the industry is heading and how we can further improve and develop our operations.”
While in Florida, Ms Scott will compete against four other finalists for a CUES educational package valued at $20,000 and to be named the 2012 CUES Next Top Credit Union Executive. The winner will be announced on 7 November 2012.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CPS AUSTRALIA GROUP
Two-time winner of Money magazine’s Credit Union of the Year award (2012, 2008) and winner of the Mozo People’s Choice Award for Best Credit Union (2012) the Community CPS Australia Group is one of the largest customer owned financial institutions in Australia, with assets under management approaching $4 billion. The credit union employs 598 staff across 48 branches, servicing more than 184,000 members. Community CPS is located in South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory, and operates as Wagga Mutual Credit Union in Wagga Wagga, Companion Credit Union in the Hunter Valley and United Community Credit Union in Western Australia. Community CPS was also named Money magazine’s Best Credit Union in 2005.
The Group comprises activities in banking, the community (through the Community CPS Foundation) and professional services (wealth management, tax and accounting services via Eastwoods). For more information visit www.communitycps.com.au