ABA Foundation: Submissions Now Open for 14th Annual Community Commitment Awards

The American Bankers Association Foundation is now accepting submissions for its 14th annual Community Commitment Awards, ABA's highest honors for extraordinary community engagement. Banks of all sizes are encouraged to enter successful community initiatives for the awards, which recognize innovative, high-impact bank programs that improve the quality of life for the communities they serve. The entry period for submitting nominations closes July 6.

"The ABA Foundation's Community Commitment Awards recognize the many meaningful ways banks are invested in the success of their communities and making a difference every day," said Rob Nichols, president and CEO of the American Bankers Association. "I want to encourage every bank in the country to submit a nomination and share the many innovative ways they are supporting economic opportunity, strengthening local communities and meeting the evolving needs of the people they serve."

Banks interested in submitting Community Commitment Award nominations can enter one of seven categories ranging from affordable housing to volunteerism, while the George Bailey Award recognizes an individual non-CEO bank employee demonstrating extraordinary commitment to their bank and community.

"Each year, the Community Commitment Awards shine a light on banks that are stepping up to meet real challenges within their communities," said Lindsay Torrico, executive director of the ABA Foundation. "The banking institutions honored through this program illustrate how commitment, innovation and service to others can create lasting impact nationwide. They also provide a roadmap for others to follow."

Banks of all asset sizes are eligible to enter, and submissions will be judged by a panel of nationally recognized experts in each category. The categories are:

1. Affordable Housing;
2. Community and Economic Development;
3. Financial Education;
4. Financial Inclusion;
5. Protecting Older Americans;
6. Supporting Military Families;
7. Volunteerism; and
8. The George Bailey Distinguished Service Award, for non-CEO bank employees who demonstrate outstanding service to their bank and to the industry and community.
   
   

Winners will be recognized at ABA's Annual Convention in Salt Lake City this October.

For an entry form or a list of past winners, visit aba.com/awards. For more information on applying, please contact Melissa Murray at [email protected] or 202-663-5440.

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About the American Bankers Association

The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $25.3 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ over 2 million people, safeguard $20.1 trillion in deposits and extend $13.5 trillion in loans.

About the ABA Foundation

Through its leadership, partnerships, and national programs, ABA's Community Engagement Foundation (dba ABA Foundation), a 501(c)3, helps bankers provide financial education to individuals at every age, elevate issues around affordable housing and community development, and achieve corporate social responsibility objectives to improve the well-being of their customers and their communities.