Money Management International Congratulates 2024 Financial Literacy and Education in Communities (FLEC) Award Winners
2024年6月24日 - 11:00PM
Money Management International (MMI), one of America’s largest
nonprofit credit counseling and financial wellness organizations,
is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Financial
Literacy and Education in Communities (FLEC) Awards.
"We're so thankful for journalists and other media experts who
share stories about financial wellness and empowerment in
communities across the country," said Jim Triggs, President and CEO
at MMI. "The MMI FLEC Awards celebrate the hard work of diverse
professionals who are dedicated to helping people understand
financial instability and cope with debt."
Studies have consistently shown that the stigma of debt is a
major barrier to seeking financial counseling, and timely
interventions with credible, supportive solutions are critical for
those facing financial difficulties.
Americans currently face economic challenges like elevated
interest rates, affordable housing, and student loan debt. Coverage
of these issues, with context and real voices of people sharing
their financial journey, can help lower the barriers of stigma and
shame for millions of others striving to transform their financial
futures.
Real people telling their stories of overcoming debt
inspire others to take action.
MMI’s proprietary research has demonstrated that local, trusted
reporting in a regional market featuring former MMI clients who
have overcome their debt increases the number of people reaching
out for help by as much as 10x over control markets.
"Our relationships with journalists and news organizations are
vital to reaching Americans facing financial challenges," noted
Thomas Nitzsche, Sr. Director of Media & Brand at MMI. "We take
pride in recognizing reporters and media experts who provide
practical information and analysis, helping individuals make
well-informed choices regarding their finances."
The 2024 MMI FLEC Award recipients include:
National Excellence
Gray Television, Inc.
Daniela Molina, InvestigateTV
Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post
Cory Smith, The National Desk, Sinclair Broadcast Group
Erica Sandberg, Personal Finance Expert & Reporter
Local Excellence
Leah Dunn, WSB-TV Atlanta
Jesse Jones, KIRO 7 News Seattle
Alina Machado, NBC 6 South Florida
Tiffany Salameh, News4JAX Jacksonville
Jason Stoogenke, WSOC-TV Charlotte
About MMI
Money Management International (MMI) is at the forefront of
changing how America overcomes financial challenges. For over 65
years, MMI has empowered individuals to achieve financial
confidence through education, motivation, and informed choices.
Named among the nation's best by Bankrate, ConsumerAffairs,
Investopedia, Forbes, Fortune, and USA Today, MMI helps people
overcome everyday and extraordinary financial challenges. Through
nonprofit programs that offer expert guidance and timely solutions,
MMI inspires action and fosters a life of financial wellness. Learn
more at: MoneyManagement.org
About The FLEC Awards
The MMI FLEC Awards were launched in 2021 to recognize
outstanding contributions in consumer finance journalism. Honorees
are selected by the senior leadership team at MMI based on the
breadth, depth, and quality of reporting on financial wellness
issues impacting communities at the local and national levels.
Media Contact:
Thomas Nitzsche, 404.490.2227,
Thomas.Nitzsche@MoneyManagement.org
Thomas Nitzsche
Money Management International
404.490.2227
Thomas.Nitzsche@MoneyManagement.org