A credit union industry award that honors and values the principles of servant leadership
The Greg Inman Servant Leadership Award was created by Councils in 2022 to pay tribute to its leader Greg Inman, who passed unexpectedly in 2021. The epitome of a servant leader, Greg was passionate about team building, about community, and about developing and motivating others to reach their full potential. He demonstrated unselfish wisdom, served as a guide, and had that rare sense of pure ethics and honorable humility. This award looks to recognize individuals who exemplify the principles of servant leadership that Greg so often exhibited.
Details about the 2026 program will be available soon.
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, an individual must:
- Have a past or current connection to the credit union industry (e.g.: employee, volunteer, league or association, industry provider, etc.)
- In their work and actions, have demonstrated key characteristics of servant leader philosophy:
- Values People: Believes, serves, and listens to others
- Develops People: Provides learning, growth, encouragement and affirmation
- Builds Community: Develops strong collaborative and personal relationships inside and outside of the industry and within their own communities
- Displays Authenticity: Open, accountable, and willing to learn from others
- Provides Leadership: Foresees the future, takes initiative, and establishes goals
- Shares Leadership: Facilitating and sharing of power
