Livonia, MI (February 15, 2018) – Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for all the hard work they do? Whether it’s someone who works long hours, volunteers time to help those in need, an unsung hero and more, Zeal Credit Union invites you to nominate the individual online at www.HardWorkingSpiritAwards.com.

“As the credit union for hard working Americans, Zeal knows that hard work is not often recognized,” said Lisa Fawcett, chief marketing officer for Zeal Credit Union. “Last year we created the Hard Working Spirit Awards to celebrate people who go the extra mile. There were so many heartwarming stories that we realized how important these awards are.”

March 14, 2018 is the deadline to submit a nomination for someone you know who is deserving or you can nominate yourself. The winner does not need to be a member of Zeal Credit Union.

A winner will be selected from each of eight categories including skilled trades, medical, office, service industry, civil service, education, unsung hero and community superstar.

Winners will receive special recognition and a $100 VISA gift card at Zeal Credit Union’s 63rd annual meeting at the Dearborn Inn on March 23, 2018. In addition, one lucky winner will be named the Hardest Working Member for 2918 and receive a $1,000 grand prize.

Regina Lee, winner of last year’s Hardest Working Member award, was nominated by her daughter Rogi Banks, who is pursuing a doctorate at Howard University in school psychology. Banks described the sacrifices her mother had made for her, her siblings and cousins that enabled them to have what she never had growing up. 

For more information and to apply for this year’s Hard Working Spirit award, visit www.HardWorkingSpiritAwards.com.

Zeal Credit Union is a full-service, non-profit financial institution with more than 61,000 members, assets exceeding $570 million and 13 full-service branch offices in metro Detroit. Members also have access to more than 5,000 shared branches and nearly 30,000 ATMs nationwide. Member deposits are insured to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. government agency. For more information about Zeal Credit Union, visit the credit union website www.ZealCreditUnion.org or call 800-321-8570.

Photo Caption: Regina Lee, winner of the 2017 Hardest Working Member Spirit award, received a bouquet of flowers and $1,000 check from Zeal Credit Union CEO Anthony Carnarvon, center, and Marketing Coordinator Bryan Feldpausch at the credit union’s 62nd Annual Membership meeting.