The Foundation would like to congratulate, Ted O’Sullivan, Director, Elevate Credit Union and Foundation Volunteer on receiving the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) Distinguished Service Award.
The Distinguished Service Award recognises WOCCU member organisations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to credit union development outside their home country. Ted was nominated for the award by the ILCU Board in recognition of his extensive work with the Foundation. He was presented with the award at the WOCCU Conference in Boston on Monday, 22 July.
Volunteerism is embedded in the credit union movement, and we can’t think of anyone more deserving of such a prestigious award, well done Ted.
Ted has a wealth of credit union knowledge, having volunteered in the movement for most of his life. For over 15 years Ted has volunteered for the Foundation. He has provided direct support to our partners in-country through both volunteer programmes and the provision of technical assistance. Ted has provided support to credit union movements in Belize, Ethiopia, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Uganda. He has delivered trainings for credit union staff and Board members and government officials. Ted is always on hand to support his fellow volunteers, and the Foundation’s staff in any way he can. Ted is a fantastic advocate for our work, and the need for credit unions in developing countries where there is often little access to secure savings and affordable credit. In addition he is always willing to help promote the Foundation’s work and instill the need for Irish credit unions to support credit union development.
On behalf of everyone at the Foundation, we extend our warmest congratulations to Ted on receiving this award, and thank him for his unwavering commitment to the Foundation’s work over the years.
Comhghairdeas Ted.