Southern Security was recognized by the National Credit Union Association with two national awards along with winning a Memphis Most Award for “Best Credit Union.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., December 9, 2022 – The National Credit Union Association (CUNA) recently awarded Southern Security with the 2^nd place Desjardins Financial Literacy Award and an honorable mention Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award. Awarded by the National Award Committee for CUNA, these awards shine a light on the exciting and inspiring ways that the people helping people philosophy is used to advance communities. 

“We are grateful to have been recognized nationally by our peers with these two awards for our work in the community,” said Dawn Graeter, President and CEO of Southern Security. “Our team works hard to invest in our communities through exceptional customer service, philanthropy and volunteerism, so it is an honor to be recognized for our commitment.”

The Desjardins Financial literacy award is a Financial Education Award program that recognizes leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy for members and nonmembers of all ages. The award, named after credit union pioneer Alphonse Desjardins, emphasizes the movement’s longtime commitment to financial education. Southern Security offers financial literacy resources, education, and accounts to members of all ages as part of its mission to help its members financially. Southern Security works with local schools to educate young people about financial best practices and offers free member savings accounts to youth.

The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award is presented to encourage and honor credit unions and chapter involvement in community projects and activities. Dora Maxwell, whom this award is named after, was a community activist who committed her life to credit union development, her community and serving the underserved. Southern Security supports many nonprofits, community resources, and community partners in the Mid-South through philanthropic efforts, employee volunteerism, and partnerships.

Southern Security also won a Memphis Most for “Best Credit Union” by Commercial Appeal readers.

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About Southern Security

Southern Security is a not-for-profit financial cooperative whose mission is to help its members by providing savings and lending options or simply providing convenience. The credit union was founded in 1948 to serve the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in Memphis. In the 1980s, the name Southern Security Federal Credit Union was adopted, and it invited companies and organizations to join. Today, Southern Security has more than 23,000 individual members, $238 million in assets, and 500 partner businesses and organizations.

Southern Security offers better rates, lower fees, and superior service leading to Southern Security being awarded Best Credit Union two years and running. Federally insured by NCUA.

Please visit https://www.southernsecurity.org for more information.