Next Generation in Banking Leadership Award

Nominations for the 2026 award were due July 13.

However, if you would like to submit a nominee for the 2027 NextGen Leadership Award, please contact Emily Lewis at 573-636-8151.

The Next Generation in Banking Leadership Award recognizes outstanding achievement of a Missouri banker employed by an MBA-member bank. Considerations in the selection process for this annual award include the recipient’s community involvement, personal and professional development, MBA involvement and contributions to the banking industry.

The 2026 award will be presented at the NextGen Leadership Conference scheduled Oct. 27-28 in St. Charles. The recipient also will be honored at MBA’s Executive Management Conference scheduled Dec. 3-5 in St. Louis and will be nominated by MBA for the American Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Award.