BECU is now accepting nominations for its annual “People Helping People Awards”. The Awards recognize and honor BECU members and local non-profits supported by the membership in the Puget Sound area.

From now until the end of July, BECU members can nominate their favorite local non-profits to receive one of nine $5,000 Community Benefit Awards. All semi-finalists will have a chance to receive an additional $15,000 People’s Choice Award determined by BECU members on Facebook or the Employees’ Choice Award determined by popular vote of BECU employees. In addition, one BECU member will also receive a $25,000 Member Volunteer of the Year Award (payable to the nominated charity) in recognition of their work and support with the non-profit they nominated.

“BECU was founded on the principle of people helping people 80 years ago. We are inspired by the work our members do with non-profit organizations in communities around the Puget Sound region,” said Sara Moorehead, VP of Community Affairs. “As a not-for-profit credit union, we give back to our community in many ways, and the People Helping People Awards helps us make a difference for organizations that members feel passionate about.”

For more information on BECU People Helping People Awards, visit www.becu.org/awards.

You can also view a King 5 story featuring two 2014 winners at: http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/seattle/2014/09/11/seattle-fruit-harvest-food-bank/15476869/