ABA Foundation: Submissions Now Open for 13th Annual Community Commitment Awards

The American Bankers Association Foundation is now accepting submissions for its 13th annual Community Commitment Awards, ABA’s highest honors for extraordinary community engagement. Banks of all sizes are encouraged to enter their most 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 1.

"Banks across this country make a real difference in the communities they serve every day, and these awards provide a great opportunity for banks to earn national recognition for the great work their teams are doing," said Rob Nichols, ABA president and CEO. "I encourage banks of all sizes to look closely at the Community Commitment Award categories and submit at least one nomination this year."

Banks interested in submitting Community Commitment Award nominations can enter into 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.

"We are excited to open submissions for this year’s Community Commitment Awards and to learn about the many ways banks are taking on challenges in their local communities," said Lindsay Torrico, executive director, ABA Foundation. “Each and every CCA winner serves as an example to other banks across the country on how to make an impact, and they demonstrate banking at its best."

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:

• Affordable Housing;
• Community and Economic Development;
• Financial Education;
• Financial Inclusion;
• Protecting Older Americans;
• Supporting Military Families;
• Volunteerism; and
• The George Bailey Distinguished Service Award, for non-CEO bank employees who demonstrate outstanding service to their bank, industry and community.

Full category descriptions are available here.

Winners will be recognized at ABA’s Annual Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina this October and featured on the Foundation’s “Banks in Their Communities” webpage showcasing banks across the country engaged in successful, innovative community initiatives.

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.