Affinity Federal Credit Union Launches Second Annual Wellbeing Awards

The initiative celebrates New Jersey’s champions of financial, community, and physical wellbeing

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affinity Federal Credit Union (“Affinity”) announces the return of its Wellbeing Awards, an annual program recognizing individuals and organizations across New Jersey who demonstrate excellence in financial, community, and physical wellbeing. The initiative highlights the impactful efforts of local leaders and businesses who strengthen their communities through innovative and meaningful programs.

The awards are designed to celebrate and inspire efforts that make a meaningful difference in the wellbeing of New Jersey communities. Individuals and organizations across the state are encouraged to submit nominations highlighting innovative programs or resources that contribute meaningfully to financial, community, or physical wellbeing. The criteria for selection underscore impact, innovation, and commitment to improving the wellbeing of the community or individuals served.

“Supporting the wellbeing of the communities we serve is at the heart of our mission at Affinity,” said Kevin Brauer, CEO of Affinity Federal Credit Union. “This program is an opportunity to honor the incredible leaders and organizations who are creating meaningful change in their communities. Their efforts remind us of the importance of coming together to build a stronger, healthier New Jersey.”

The judging panel for the 2025 Wellbeing Awards includes:

• Grant Gallagher, AVP, Financial Wellbeing & Brand Communications
• Pam Cohen, Chief Administrative Officer
• Shawn Lubitz, VP, Retail Branches
• Kelly Watts, Executive Director, Affinity Foundation
• Julie Griffiths, Research Director, Gallup
• Serena Collado, Director, Community Health, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

The nomination period for the Wellbeing Awards is February 3 – March 14. Category honorees will be announced in Spring 2025.

Affinity is partnering with global analytics and advisory firm, Gallup, and leading New Jersey academic medical center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, on the program.

For more information on the Affinity Wellbeing Awards, including nomination guidelines and criteria, please visit Affinity’s website.

About Affinity Federal Credit Union

Affinity Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution, member-owned and community-focused, with a mission to nurture your financial wellbeing. With 20 branches across the tri-state area, Affinity is the largest credit union headquartered in the state of New Jersey, proudly ranking in the top 2% of all credit unions in terms of asset size.¹ The Affinity difference is about people helping people on a deeper level and understanding what you need to make your unique dreams a reality. For more information, please visit www.affinityfcu.com.

¹ Source: NCUA.gov. Using the “Credit Union and Corporate Call Report Data” found here: https://www.ncua.gov/analysis/credit-union-corporate-call-report-data