By: Jackie Belusko
Aston, PA – July 11, 2024 – Sun East Federal Credit Union annually recognizes several local students in the community who embody the organization’s philosophy of “People Helping People.” The recipients are selected from schools that are Select Employee Groups (SEGS) with Sun East, and who’ve made a positive impact through their volunteerism within the last year. Sun East is proud to announce the 2024 recipients – each received a certificate of service and a monetary award.
| 2024 Award Winners | |
|---|---|
| High School $1,000 | |
| Chichester High School | Boubacar Coulibaly |
| Springfield High School | Jackson Russell |
| Oxford Area High School | Noah Topmiller |
| The Christian Academy | Johnnie Martin |
| Garnet Valley High School | Lindsay Salladino |
| Sun Valley High School | Avery Landis |
| College $1,000 | |
| Holy Family University | Tolani Olaniyi |
| Neumann University | Katela Villasenor |
| Sun East Federal Credit Union Awards $1,000 | |
| Member Award – Wilmington Christian School | Steven Anderson |
| Member Award – Devon Preparatory School | James Chase Kemm |
| Employee Award – Oxford Area High School | Madalyn Parsons |
| Educational Awards* $200 | |
| Delaware County Literacy Council | Valentina Yurchenko |
| * Recognizing adult literacy programs“ “I am so honored to recognize these amazing individuals for all they do in their communities. The People Helping People award is one of the many ways Sun East demonstrates our purpose-driven mission, and I look forward to acknowledging these recipients each year,” said Terri Lannon, the Senior Director of Corporate Responsibility for Sun East. SUN EAST’S “BEST TEACHER UNDER THE SUN” AWARD HONOREES Each year Sun East also awards local educators who consistently foster an empowering learning environment for their students. The Best Teacher Under the Sun award recognizes the outstanding achievements of teachers who – through their innovative and nurturing programs – inspire students to challenge themselves beyond the norm and recognize their capabilities. The award application is open to all educators who teach in schools that are part of the credit union’s SEG program. School administrators, faculty, parents, and students can nominate teachers. The awards committee at Sun East selects one winning teacher from each category of elementary, middle, and high school levels. Recipients receive $500, and their respective school also receives a $500 contribution. Congratulations to the 2023 award winners: | |
| Pennell Elementary School | Kate Furia |
| Springfield High School | Sarah Damato |
To date, Sun East has distributed more than $245,000 in student and teacher awards since 2003. For more information or to apply for the 2025 awards, go to: https://suneast.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/People-Helping-People-Education-Award-for-Members.pdf
About Sun East:
Sun East Federal Credit Union, founded in 1949, is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution offering savings, borrowing, investing, and virtual banking needs to 50,000 + members, over 1,250 employers, and multiple other organizations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. Sun East has over $877 million in assets with branches throughout the Tri-State area, nationwide ATM access, and online and mobile banking. For more information, call 877-5-SUNEAST or visit www.suneast.org, or follow @SunEastFCU.
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