Trintoc (Penal) Credit Union does it again

The annual ceremony serves as a motivating factor to encourage credit unions to strive for excellence on a continuous basis, both in operations, financial and human resources. Using the PEARLS Monitoring tool to measure the financial performance of credit unions, the winners that emerged on that evening were quite outstanding and worthy of commendation.

As the National Umbrella Body for credit unions in the country, the League wishes to sincerely congratulate all award-winning credit unions and looks forward to continued good performances in 2016.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, League’s Chief Operating Officer, Ms Dianne Joseph lauded the work of the League and credited the outstanding performances of credit unions to its continuous educational thrust which equips credit union leaders with the skills and competencies to lead their organizations effectively.

Following is the full list of awardees: Best Performing Credit Union:

HR Development Medium: Government Printery Credit Union Medium: Trintoc (Penal) Credit Union Very Large: Palo Seco Credit Union

Most Improved Financial Performance Very Small: Usine Ste Madeleine Credit Union Small: Consolidated Telephones Credit Union Medium: Bank Employees’ Credit Union Large: Guaymay Energy Alliance Credit Union Very Large: Works Credit Union

Beat Financial (Pearls) Performance Very Small: Usine Ste Madeleine Credit Union Small: Angostura Credit Union Medium: Trintoc (Penal) Credit Union Large: Guaymay Energy Alliance Credit Union Very Large: Sfccu Credit Union Special Awards – Most Promising Credit Union Tobago – Lambeau Credit Union Trinidad – Guardian Credit Union

Most Outstanding Credit Union Youth – Tenesia Stafford of Copos Credit Union Coming from under the guidance of quality leadership and sound systems to develop all-round employees, Tenesia Stafford’s Credit Union says that she grew up before their eyes and blossomed from an innocent disadvantaged youth to a successful professional.

The main goal in this case is to give back to the youth in our society– not via charity but by a chance to succeed as well.

In 2009 this Tenesia was offered a position at the credit union as a Customer Service Representative and easily and admirably worked her way up the success ladder to Administrative Officer – Loans and Customer Service in 2012 Her love and commitment to the credit union movement became very profound when she graduated as a Caribbean Development Educator (CaribDE) held in Dominica in 2012 and returned as a mentor for the Third Youth CaribDE Programme.

In this area, Tenesia remained focused on youth and has been developing a curriculum for working with children, one that builds on the international cooperative principles, expounds the legislative and regulatory landscape, good governance practices and the current financial climate along with its impact on Caribbean Credit Unions.

Internship at Season’s Federal Credit Union, participation in the WOCCU Young Credit Union Professional Programme in 2015 and representing TT for both basketball and netball are features of the life of this young, dynamic and promising individual.

The nominating credit union sees Tenesia as a success story and wishes to proudly share it with the World.

Most Outstanding Credit Union: Trintoc (Penal) Credit Union They had their counterparts under pressure as they ran away with the highest points in several key performance areas. We salute the Board and Management for continued great work! They promised to stay abreast of the competition and maintain the crown for the coming years.