AmeriCU wins CUNA Diamond Award

ROME, NY – JULY 21, 2020: AmeriCU has been recognized by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) for organizing the 2019 Salute to the Troops Tribute Concert at Mountainfest.

Held annually as part of the Fort Drum Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s (FMWR)’s Mountainfest, AmeriCU presents this special concert to thank the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division and their families for their valiant service to our country. Last year’s concert featured country music duo LOCASH with opening act Parmalee.

“AmeriCU is honored to present this event each year,” said Julie Tramacera-Miri, Marketing and Events Coordinator for AmeriCU. “This concert is just one small way we can thank these brave men and women and their families for all the sacrifices they have made for our community and our country.”

AmeriCU won in the Ongoing Event category during the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual Diamond Awards ceremony, which recognizes outstanding achievements in the credit union industry.

The Salute to the Troops Tribute Concert is organized in cooperation with co-sponsors Carthage Area Hospital, Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes, Kinney Drugs, Lockheed Martin, Martin’s Point, the USO, Waite Toyota, Wahl Media, Community Broadcasters, Lamar Advertising, and NBC Watertown.

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About AmeriCU

As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by our members. Serving nine counties in Central and Northern New York, AmeriCU provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. The organization has been serving the local community for over 70 years and, in that time, has grown to more than 138,000 members, 19 locations, and $1.9 billion in assets. AmeriCU is located in Central New York and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.AmeriCU.org.

About CUNA

Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is the only national association that advocates on behalf of all of America's credit unions, which are owned by 115 million consumer members. CUNA, along with its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, delivers unwavering advocacy, continuous professional growth and operational confidence to protect the best interests of all credit unions. For more information about CUNA, visit cuna.org. To find your nearest credit union, visit YourMoneyFurther.com.