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Visions Federal Credit Union's Director of Government Affairs Patricia Shermot received NAFCU's 2019 Paul Revere Award at the association's annual Congressional Caucus. The Paul Revere Award recognizes a NAFCU-member credit union advocate who goes to great lengths in his or her grassroots and political efforts.

"Patricia's advocacy has been invaluable to the credit union industry and its 118 million members, and has helped ensure credit unions continue to have a strong voice in Washington," said NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger. "It is with my great pleasure to honor Patricia with the 2019 Paul Revere Award for her commitment to our industry's cooperative, not-for-profit mission." 

"It is an honor to be recognized with NAFCU's Paul Revere Award," said Shermot. "Credit unions provide tremendous value to their members and local communities, and I am proud to advocate on our industry's behalf. With the ongoing support of our President/CEO and leadership team, I look forward to continuing to be a strong, reliable grassroots advocate."

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

• been from a NAFCU-member credit union;
• held at least two meetings during 2018 or 2019 with each of their members of Congress (two senators and one representative);
• responded to all NAFCU Grassroots Alerts by completing the actions requested, such as phone calls, emails and letters to their lawmakers; and
• been in regular contact with NAFCU for the most up-to-date legislative and regulatory information.

Shermot actively participates and brings the credit union voice to various congressional offices across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In the past year alone, Shermot met with more than 20 separate congressional offices. During those discussions, she ensured lawmakers were well informed and educated on the benefits credit unions provide to their members and local communities.