Tri-county residents are reminded they have through Saturday, February 28 to shop and vote in Taylorville Community Credit Union’s 12th annual “Stop. SHOP. VOTE!” program.

Through the program, eight graduating seniors from Taylorville, Hillsboro, Litchfield, and Pana high schools will each receive $1,000 scholarships this spring to use toward continuing education, including trade schools, community colleges, or four-year universities.

Two winners from each high school will be selected based on votes cast by shoppers at participating local businesses. Shoppers earn one vote for every ten dollars spent at those businesses.

TCCU President Will Perkins says the program benefits both students and the local economy, encouraging residents to shop local while helping students pursue their educational goals.

There is no limit to how many participating businesses shoppers can visit or how many times they can shop and vote before the deadline. Participating locations are identified by program posters, with ballots and ballot boxes available inside.

Voting results will be collected and tabulated by an independent agency, with awards presented later this spring.

More information about the Stop. SHOP. VOTE! program — as well as Taylorville Community Credit Union membership — can be found at TCCU.org. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Shelby, Christian, or Montgomery counties.

Taylorville Community Credit Union is celebrating 70 years of service throughout 2026.