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Kim Sponem Honored For Community And Female Empowerment Efforts In Wisconsin

March 19, 2019 Summit Credit Union CEO and President recognized by WAFCS and The Business ForumMADISON, Wis.— Summit Credit Union CEO & President Kim Sponem was recognized by two Wisconsin organizations last week for her statewide efforts around community leadership and female empowerment. Sponem received the Wisconsin Friend of the Family Award by the Wisconsin Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (WAFCS) and was nominated for The Business Forum’s annual ATHENA award.“At Summit Credit Union, we recognize the unique needs and desires of women and their families,” said Sponem. “I am proud of the many ways we incorporate just in time financial education and programs that make a real impact for families. Women are much more likely to end up in poverty than men. We have worked with thousands in our communities building stronger financial lives.”Sponem was presented the Wisconsin Friend of the Family Award for demonstrating outstanding service in advancing public policy and advocacy to support families in Wisconsin. Through her service, she personifies the WAFCS mission of helping area individuals, families and communities achieve a better quality of life.Presented by chambers of commerce, women’s organizations and universities worldwide, the ATHENA award is given to individuals who exemplify excellence and leadership in their profession. Sponem was nominated for The Business Forum’s annual ATHENA award in recognition of her efforts to help women realize their full leadership potential.As Summit Credit Union’s CEO & President since 2002, Sponem has helped the financial cooperative grow from $200 million to $3.3 billion in assets, while expanding its footprint from four locations to nearly 40 across southern Wisconsin.Under Sponem’s leadership, Summit has won dozens of awards recognizing its community service, including the Philanthropy Award for Outstanding Business and three Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards. In 2018 Sponem received the Edgewood College Alumni Award for Ethical Leadership and Outstanding Service and was recently named one of Madison’s 25 Most Influential People by In Business Magazine. You might also be interested in COTTAGE GROVE, WI – Summit Credit Union, headquartered in the Village of Cottage Grove, has pledged a $100,000 grant to “The Next Chapter” Library Capital... Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, announced today that it is recognized, for the second consecutive year, as... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- , a leading management and technology consultancy for banks, credit unions and fintech firms, has announced... Madison, Wisc. - StartingBlock Madison, the city's premier hub for startups and innovation, is proud to announce a continuing partnership with Summit Credit... Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, hosted its annual ShredFest on September 28. Held in partnership with the Better... Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, has been awarded on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions... Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, is again the top mortgage lender in the state of Wisconsin, according to data... MADISON, WIS. — May 28, 2024 – Since its announcement in 2020, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) has encouraged Madison’s Black... MADISON, Wis. — Hannah Echols of Milwaukee, has just been revealed as the winner of Summit Credit Union’s Project Money Season 15. Along with three other...
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