Next Generation in Banking Leadership Award

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 award will be presented at the NextGen Leadership Conference scheduled Oct. 3-4 in Kansas City. The recipient also will be honored at MBA’s Executive Management Conference scheduled Dec. 4-6 in Kansas City and will be nominated by MBA for the American Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Award. Please contact Emily Lewis at 573-636-8151 with questions.

Selection Criteria

Selection of finalists is based on the following criteria.

• nominee’s banking career
• nominee’s service to the community
• nominee’s commitment to personal and professional development
• nominee’s MBA involvement
• nominee’s other notable achievements and accomplishments

Nominees

All nominees will receive a follow-up candidate questionnaire in July.

Finalists

A selection committee approved by the Missouri Bankers Foundation reviews nominations and conducts in-person interviews at MBA’s office in September. All finalists must participate in the interview process. 

Award & Recognition

The Next Generation in Banking Leadership Award recipient will be announced at the Next Generation in Banking Leadership Conference in October and receive the following.

• $250 and engraved award
• $250 donation to recipient’s chosen charity
• recognition at MBA’s NextGen Leadership Conference and Executive Management Conference, in MBA publications and social media
• nomination by MBA for the American Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Award
• news release for distribution to local media

For More Information

Please contact Emily Lewis at 573-636-8151 with questions.