2020 Distinguished Service Award presented to Dorothy Watson

Oakville, Ontario – May 7, 2020

Ontario Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce Dorothy Watson is the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes outstanding service to the Ontario Credit Union movement beyond the level of the individual credit union. The award was presented to Dorothy at the OCUF (virtual) AGM on May 6th. 

Graduating from university in the 1980’s during a recession, a temp agency placement got Dorothy started with The Co-operative Trust Company of Canada, setting her on a trajectory where each of her subsequent roles further defined and refined member services within the Ontario credit union system.

More than any isolated accomplishments, it is the consistency throughout Dorothy’s entire career that demonstrates her passion and commitment to the credit union system. Through milestone projects, different roles and evolving organizational structures and mandates, Dorothy always remained steadfast in her service to credit unions, particularly within the executive team ranks. Whether you look back on comments received from members in the 1990s through to the numerous accolades received as she marked her retirement from Central 1 in 2019, the sentiments are consistent in their gratitude for her guidance, insight and support.

“On behalf of OCUF I want to congratulate Dorothy Watson for the mark she left on the credit union sector in Ontario and beyond. Throughout her 37-year career she made a difference. With influence, coaching and compassion she helped shape our sector to what it is today” said Dan Coldwell, Board Chair.

For more information on the Distinguished Service Award please visit the Ontario Credit Union website.

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CONTACT:
Clayton Shold, Executive Director, OCUF
clayton@ocuf.org | toll-free: 1.844.241.0283

About ONTARIO CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION
Over the past 41 years the Ontario Credit Union Foundation (OCUF) has supported credit unions and co-operatives with their philanthropic giving in communities across Ontario. The Foundation is like private and local community foundations in that it administers funds created by donors for specific charitable purposes. In addition to the thirty plus funds OCUF manages, their main charitable activity is the support of youth education and leadership.