Terry McEachern Internal Auditor of the Year Award
The Terry McEachern Internal Auditor of the Year Award was established in 1995 by Royal Credit Union to recognize Terry McEachern, the founder and first president of the Association of Credit Union Internal Auditors. In 1989, as RCU’s internal auditor, McEachern organized a group of auditors in her area to meet and share ideas about internal auditing. She served as the association’s first president and served on the ACUIA board of directors for more than ten years.
This award is presented to an internal auditor who has made a significant contribution to the internal audit profession, particularly to the credit union industry. The recipient of this award has demonstrated personal and professional leadership in serving the industry, profession, and community.
All submissions are reviewed by a committee of credit union internal audit peers. Winners are announced at the Annual Conference business meeting.
Nominations may be made by Supervisory and Audit Committees, Credit Union CEOs or other officials, Credit Union Internal Auditors and anyone familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Nominees must be an ACUIA member and currently employed as a credit union internal auditor.
See the guidelines for more information about submitting a nomination for this award. Deadline for nominations is April 30 of each year.
Year | Winner | Other Nominees |
2019 | Doug Wright | |
2018 | Bobby Nichols | |
2017 | Julie Wilson | |
2016 | Jill Meznarich | |
2015 | Patrick McCollough | |
2014 | John Gallagher | |
2013 | Beverly McMahon | |
2012 | Jack Lynch | |
2011 | Kara Giano | |
2010 | Barbara Franco | |
2009 | Barry Lucas | |
2008 | Linda Goff | |
2007 | Elizabeth Dary | |
2006 | Tabitha Ernst | |
2005 | Pat Richey | |
2004 | Robin C. Fitchett | Edward Martinez |
2003 | Vicki L. Adams | Erik Airheart, Denise Hagen, Sangeeta Norton |
2002 | Betty Cramer | |
2001 | Valerie Weimer | Vicki C. Adams, Ennio Cavuoto, Janet Forbes Reeder, Olivia Fried, Julie Houde, David Perreault |
2000 | Jennifer Parker | Ennio Cavuoto, Julie Houde |
1999 | C. Joseph Marschall | Tirso Morales, Jennifer Aksel G. Pedersen, James Michael Peters, Joe M. Rivera, Pat Scheiman, Valerie Weimer |
1998 | John Mason | |
1997 | Randy Manscill | |
1996 | Randy Partin | |
1995 | Anne Evenson Rajanen |
The Randy Manscill Excellence in Service Award
This award is presented to an individual who exemplifies the spirt and dedication of volunteer service. In 2016 this award, previously the Excellence in Service Award, was renamed to honor Randy Manscill’s lifetime of commitment to the ACUIA and the internal audit profession. As an early member of ACUIA, Randy volunteered and served in a multitude of capacities including Board Chairman, Regional Director, and Chapter Coordinator. He selflessly worked to mentor his fellow auditors. This award reflects the spirit of Randy's selfless service to ACUIA and the profession.
The Excellence in Service Award is an award given each year to an ACUIA volunteer who exemplifies the spirit and dedication of volunteer service in going above and beyond the call of duty. The recipient of this award is selected by the ACUIA Chairman for their outstanding volunteer service for that year. This award is presented at the Annual Conference.
Year | Award Winner |
2019 | Tara Tocco |
2018 | Nathan Cunningham |
2017 | Tabitha Ernst-Chadwick |
2016 | Doug Wright |
2015 | Amy Schaefer |
2014 | Dean Rohne |
2013 | Linda Goff |
2012 | Ellen Simpson |
2011 | Dana McCranie |
2010 | Beverly McMahon |
2009 | Barry Lucas |
2008 | Jennifer Pratt |
2007 | Samuel Capuano |
2006 | John Gallagher |
2005 | Cathy Smoyer |
2004 | Ronald Kampwerth |
2003 | Randy Manscill |
2002 | Ennio (Andy) Cavuoto |
2001 | Brenda Benson |
2000 | Patricia Richey |
1999 | Betty Cramer |
1998 | Pat Scheiman |
The Best Practice Award
A Best Audit Practice is any auditing routine/procedure/audit program step/or audit technique that you have developed that contributes to an effective audit or covers an administrative function for your department. If you or someone else thinks it’s a good idea, then share it with your fellow auditors.
To submit that great idea, download the printable nomination guidelines and send your submission to ACUIA. It may win you fame and fortune!
Year | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
2019 | BCU (tie-for-1st) | Bayport CU (tie-for-1st) | Michigan State University FCU |
2018 | Coastal FCU | Royal CU | |
2017 | BayPort CU | First Community CU | Royal CU |
2016 | Wings Financial CU | Bayport CU | Royal CU |
2015 | Fairwinds CU | Bayport CU | Wings Financial CU |
2014 | BayPort CU (3-way-tie-for-1st) | Coastal CU (3-way-tie-for-1st) | Financial Center CU (3-way-tie-for-1st) |
2013 | Wings Financial CU | Royal CU | Public Service CU |
2012 | Golden 1 CU | Wings Financial CU | Golden 1 CU |
2011 | Royal CU | US New Mexico CU | Golden 1 CU |
2010 | Royal CU | Royal CU | Golden 1 CU |
2009 | Royal CU | Wings Financial CU | none |
2008 | Golden 1 Credit Union | none | none |
2007 | Beverly McMahon, Century FCU | none | none |
2006 | Nathan Cunningham, Deseret First FCU | Sam Han, Andrews FCU | Beverly McMahon, Century FCU |
2005 | Nathan Cunningham, Deseret First FCU | Andrea Fairbanks, WEOKIE CU | Laura Rea, University FCU |
2004 | NO ENTRIES | ||
2003 | Joe Rivera, New Mexico Educators FCU | Tirso Morales, Tropical Financial CU | Michell Huber, Financial Partners CU |
2002 | Erik Airheart, Jax FCU | Patrick Yager, Tinker FCU | Jessica Love, ESL FCU |
2001 | Melinda Stoor, America First CU | Patricia Brock, PSECU | Mountain America CU |
2000 | Ennio Cavuoto, Bethpage FCU | IA Dept., S. Carolina FCU | Olivia Fried, Power FCU |
1999 | Ennio Cavuoto, Bethpage FCU | Barbara Egmore, Tower FCU | Cyndi Koan, Arizona FCU |
Pat Richey Best Article of the Year Award
In 2013, the ACUIA Board renamed this award the “Pat Richey Best Article of the Year Award” to honor Pat’s commitment to the ACUIA, the Internal Audit profession, and the internal audit standards through her countless article submissions to The Audit Report magazine. Over the years, Pat volunteered with the ACUIA in many capacities, including as a Board member, a Regional Director, and a Chapter Coordinator, as well as mentoring fellow auditors.
Each year the winning article is selected by the editor of the ACUIA's quarterly magazine, The Audit Report. Articles eligible for consideration include articles from both the magazine and those published on the ACUIA website. All articles from these two sources are automatically considered for this annual award. Eligibility for the award begins after the Annual Conference and ends several weeks before the subsequent conference.
The criteria used to evaluate the articles includes:
Relevance: The topic should be of current interest to the majority of credit union auditors.
Easy to read: The average/experienced internal auditor should be able to comprehend the material. Jargon and acronyms should be avoided or clearly explained, with minimum use.
Helpful: The article should be helpful to the majority of credit union auditors. The reader should be able to incorporate or use some information in their daily work or audit plan.
Application: The material is widely applicable to all credit union auditors. Differences between federal or state chartered credit unions should be defined. The award winner is announced at the Annual Conference business meeting. The winner receives a plaque and recognition in the ACUIA publications. For more information about publishing an article in The Audit Report Magazine or on the web site, contact the ACUIA office. Reprints are not eligible for Article of the Year award consideration.
Year | Winner | Article |
2019 | Stephen LaBarbera | Credit Union Branch Incentive Pay Plans |
2018 | Shauna Woody-Coussens | Business Email Compromise Schemes |
2017 | Todd Sherpy | Definitely Sweat The Small Stuff |
2016 | Barry Lucas | Tales of a Dinosaur - How One Veteran Internal Auditor Keeps His Edge |
2015 | Doug Wright | Some Thoughts About Leveraging Your Audit Coverage |
2014 | Tom Schauer | Advanced Persistent Threats |
2013 | Alan White | Evaluating Vendor Controls & The SSAE No 16 Report |
2012 | Robert Parks | Ethics - The Role You Play |
2011 | Nathan Cunningham | Chronicles in Employee Fraud: The Rogue IT Specialist |
2010 | Nathan Cunningham | |
2009 | Alan White | Vital Insight |
2008 | Sam Capuano | Rules of Engagement |
2007 | Laymen Grant | Security Breaches: Do You Know What to Do? |
2006 | Sam Capuano | Award Given in Recognition of Dedication in Submitting Multiple Articles for Publication |
2005 | Pat Richey | Best Practice: SOX Provisions Affecting Corporate Governance |
2004 | Ellen Simpson | Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 |
2003 | Allen DeLeon & Michael Daigneault | Governance Matters: Credit Union Leadership in the Post-Enron Era |
2002 | Sangeeta Norton | OFAC Compliance |
2001 | Bob Parks | Internal Audit: Changes in Professional Practices Framework |
2000 | Jack Champlain | Computer Forensics Investigation |
1999 | Bruce Jolly | Catching Electronic Fraud |
ACUIA Lifetime Achievement Award
Established in 2013 the ACUIA Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize individuals whose tireless service and commitment to the association has left an indelible mark.
Award Recipient
Year | |
2016 | Randy Manscill |
2013 | Patricia Richey |
Regional Director Recognitions
ACUIA has grown and prospered over the years due in large part to those members who have volunteered their time and talent to serve the association. One of the vital roles that helps create a cohesive connection between our association and members is that of Regional Director. To recognize members whose past service as a Regional Director for at least one two-year term, they are presented with an award at the Annual Conference.
Year | Award Recipient |
2011 | Patricia Richey, Region 3 |
2010 | Linda Goff, Region 6 |
2009 | Dana McCranie, Sam Capuano, Region 5 |
2006 | Tabitha Ernst, Region 6 |
2003 | Amy Sullivan, Region 6 |
John Gallagher, Region 5 | |
2002 | Brenda Benson, Region 3 |
2001 | Lisa Sherman, Region 5 |
Richard Jefferson, Region 6 | |
2000 | Michael Needy, Region 2 |
Patricia Godyn, Region 4 | |
Mark Gerhard, Region 5 | |
1999 | Jennifer Parker |
Joe Rivera | |
Karen Waterman | |
Valerie Weimer |
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