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NAFCU member credit unions can start submitting names now for the association's 2016 Paul Revere Award, which recognizes a credit union supporter who goes to great lengths in his or her grassroots and political efforts.

The deadline for entries is Aug. 19.

"This award recognizes the hard work of the credit union grassroots activist of the year," said NAFCU Director of Political Affairs Dan O'Brien. "This is a person who regularly and effectively advocates for the industry's most pressing legislative and regulatory issues."

To be considered for the Paul Revere Award, candidates must:

• be from a NAFCU-member credit union;
• have held at least two meeting during 2015 or 2016 with each of their members of Congress (two Senators and one Representative);
• have responded to all requests made in NAFCU Grassroots Alerts, such as phone calls, emails and letters to lawmakers; and
• be in regular contact with NAFCU for the most up-to-date legislative and regulatory information.

Applications can be mailed to NAFCU (3138 10th Street North, Arlington, VA 22201), faxed to (703) 522-0594, or emailed to NAFCU Associate Director of Political Affairs Meghan Brady at mbrady@nafcu.org.

The winner will be announced during NAFCU's Congressional Caucus, Sept. 18-21 in Washington, D.C.