The Missouri Bankers Association is proud to continue the tradition of recognizing these important individuals. All eligible nominees will be honored and inducted into the 50 Year Club during MBA’s 2027 Annual Convention. Honorees will be presented with a 50 Year Club plaque and pin. A photo and brief biographical sketch of each award recipient will be published in the convention program. In addition, MBA will provide a press release template and presentation photo for distribution to local news outlets.

Eligibility

Any Missouri banker who will have attained at least 50 years or more of credited service through Dec. 31, 2027, is eligible. This person may have been a director, officer or employee of a Missouri bank, bank holding company or bank holding company subsidiary whose principal purpose is to supply bank-related services. Eligibility is subject to the following conditions.

• U.S. military service counts in the 50-year span if nominee was in banking prior to and subsequent to the time spent in military service.
• Years of banking service rendered at banks in other states may be considered.
• Bank membership in the Missouri Bankers Association must be current.
• The 50 Year Club Award may be presented posthumously if the candidate had qualified for the award prior to death.
• Nomination is subject to MBA approval.

Nominations

MBA is accepting nominations for bankers to be recognized in June 2027 at MBA's annual convention. Nominations must be received no later than Friday, April 23.

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