Celine Belew Named One of Orlando Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40
FAIRWINDS Credit Union Vice President of Human Resources was selected to receive Orlando Business Journal’s annual 40 Under 40 Awards.
ORLANDO, FL (April 9, 2026) – FAIRWINDS Vice President of Human Resources Celine Belew was selected to join the Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. This annual awards program recognizes young professionals in Central Florida who are actively making an impact in their industries and communities.
From the Orlando Business Journal’s website: “The 40 Under 40 honor celebrates professionals who are making waves in their industry and community through deals, workforce development, technological advances and more. These professionals are not only paving a way for their own careers but also trailblazing paths for their peers and others following in their footsteps.”
Belew began her career with FAIRWINDS in 2011 as a part-time teller and now oversees human resources for the credit union. She is a graduate of Leadership Orlando, Class of 105, connecting with fellow business and community leaders in Central Florida. A proud alum of the University of Central Florida, Belew serves on the UCF College of Business Alumni Committee.
About FAIRWINDS
For more than 75 years, FAIRWINDS Credit Union has helped members achieve financial freedom by saving more, eliminating debt, building wealth, and living generously. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, FAIRWINDS serves more than 250,000 members with innovative and secure personal and commercial financial services, including deposits and loans, wealth management, retirement planning, treasury services, merchant services, and more. With a member satisfaction score double the banking industry average, FAIRWINDS members experience confidence and peace of mind. FAIRWINDS was named a 2025 Best-in-State Credit Union by Forbes and one of Newsweek’s 2026 America’s Best Credit Unions. FAIRWINDS is consistently named a top employer of choice, including American Banker, Credit Union Times, and Florida Trend. Recognized among Central Florida’s most philanthropic companies by Orlando Business Journal, FAIRWINDS builds financial literacy in the region through its FAIRWINDS Foundation.