Vantage Awards Computers in Dream BIG! Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vantage Credit Union Announces

Two $1,000 Dream BIG! Contest Winners

ST. LOUIS – Rebecca Bauer of West County and Elijah Heatley of North County were each awarded $1,000 towards the purchase of a new computer for their entries in Vantage Credit Union’s first ever Dream BIG! Contest. The two teens were randomly drawn from nearly 30 entries in the contest that took place from August 1 to September 30.

In order to qualify, members submitted an entry telling the credit union what their dreams were for their futures. Bauer’s entry discussed her plans to teach math and focused on the use of technology in education. Rebecca chose an Apple laptop. Heatley’s entry described his plans to be a police officer and help others; the computer would help him with homework and keeping in touch with various groups he belongs to. Elijah chose a Dell desktop computer.

“Our goal with this contest was to encourage young people to explore their options after graduating,” said Community Engagement Manager, Rachel Parrent. “With technology being such a large part of education, we thought the prize would definitely be put to good use.” Vantage Credit Union congratulates Rebecca and Elijah and wishes them both well in their future endeavors.

Vantage Credit Union is a leading, full-service financial institution with over $730 million in assets and more than 102,000 member-owners. The credit union’s 14 locations serve the City of St. Louis and 19 counties in eastern Missouri and Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois.

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