The Indiana Bankers Association created the Leaders in Banking Excellence Awards in 2018 to showcase exceptional individuals who have positively impacted Indiana banks and the communities they serve.
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company’s new website won the Financial Services Standard of Excellence Award in the Web Marketing Association’s 2025 WebAwards.
Congratulations to these rising stars among our industry!
Twenty-eight employees of IBA member institutions were recognized as part of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s “Indiana 250.”
First Merchants Bank, Muncie, earned national recognition for its workplace culture. Comparably, a site for job and gig postings, company ratings and employee surveys like Glassdoor and Indeed, released a list of the top 75-100 companies in various categories. The bank was recognized on four lists: Best Career Growth, Best
Congratulations to our members and associate members for their recognition!
Premier Bank, Defiance, Ohio, was awarded for its efforts in financial literacy and education.
Kentland Bank was named 2024 Small-Business Lender of the Year by the Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation.
Four IBA-member banks were honored by American Banker magazine as one of America’s Best Banks to Work For in 2024.
The Indiana Bankers Association created the Leaders in Banking Excellence Awards in 2018 to showcase exceptional individuals who have positively impacted Indiana banks and the communities they serve.
The contest inspired submissions from across northeast Indiana, showcasing interpretations of connection, generosity and holiday joy.
K-9 officer Kilo helps fight the drug epidemic in addition to daily patrol responsibilities.
Hannah K. Huff-Schassburger, Rachel J. Keller, Ashley N. Rosenblatt and Courtney D. Thompson have all previously worked with the firm as summer associates or law clerks.
Jim Miller and Steve Smith served more than 50 years combined on the bank’s board.
