ABA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards Official Rules

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE ODDS OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

SPONSOR — American Bankers Association (“ABA” or “Sponsor”)

ELIGIBILITY. The ABA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards Contest (“Contest”) is open to those banks who are: (1) a registered ABA Member Bank as of May 12, 2023 (the Closing Date of the Contest) and (2) committed to providing and conducting internal-facing programs, initiatives and activities focused on improving diversity, equity and inclusion for their workforces. Bank Members of Sponsor are defined by Sponsor’s bylaws as follows: are any national bank, state bank, savings bank, savings and loan, trust company, private bank, banking firm, all situated within the United States and its dependencies and any entity that has filed an application for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance of accounts. Only Member Banks meeting all eligibility requirements set forth in these Official Rules may participate in the Contest and receive an Award. All applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Winners will be selected for the following Awards:

1. Outstanding DEI Overall Program Award — Recognizes the most outstanding DEI program
2. Outstanding DEI Leader Award — Recognizes a DEI specialist or other leader who has served as an agent of change within the organization
3. Outstanding DEI Innovation Incentive Award — Recognizes the ABA member bank with the most creative and innovative internal DEI initiative that enables a transformation within the organization

CONTEST PERIOD. Contest begins at 8:00:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on March 1, 2023 and ends at 11:59:00 PM ET on May 12, 2023 (“Contest Period”). Sponsor’s clock is the official timekeeper for this Contest.

HOW TO ENTER. All entries must be received in the manner described in these Official Rules during the Contest Period to be eligible for awards. To enter, submit via https://www.aba.com/banking-topics/operations/diversity-equity-inclusion/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-awards (“Contest Website”) the following for your Member Bank (in accordance with the “Entry/Submission Requirements” section below): (1) the completed application, which includes the name of the Member Bank, name of contact person, telephone number, and email address and (2) narrative answers to questions about the Member Bank and its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program that addresses and highlights the following about the Program:

• Program objectives
• Employee and/or leadership involvement
• Resources dedicated and used
• Length and sustainability of program
• Measurable elements or metrics
• Outcomes and/or return on investment (qualitative & quantitative)
• Lessons learned
• Future plans to expand, advance, or update the program or initiative

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