FHLBank Indianapolis announces 2023 Community Spirit Award winners

last updated on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Affordable Housing

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis has awarded the 2023 Community Spirit Award to Susan Ruch, Small Business Banker at The Farmers Bank in Frankfort, Ind., and Michelle LaClair-Ziembo, Human Resources Manager at United Bay Community Credit Union in Bay City, Mich.

Since 2007, the annual award has honored individuals at one of FHLBank Indianapolis’ member institutions in Indiana and Michigan who show an outstanding dedication to affordable housing and community economic development. This year, the ways in which the Bank recognizes Community Spirit was expanded to include a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion category. This new category applies to an individual who shows exceptional dedication to advancing the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within their financial institution or community.

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