Best of the Best award

Celebrating Iowa’s Most Community-Focused Banks

The Best of the Best Award shines a spotlight on how Iowa’s community banks have gone above and beyond to serve, support, and strengthen their Main Streets.

We want to hear how your team made a difference this year—whether through fundraising, education, volunteering, or simply spreading the community banking message.

And to celebrate your efforts, we’ll reward one standout bank with a staff lunch party—on us!

The winner will be recognized at the CBI Annual Convention happening July 16-18, 2025.

How to Enter

To enter, submit a description of your bank’s community outreach activities for the year. Be sure to include:

  • Photos or videos of your team in action
  • Social media posts, press clippings, or media mentions
  • Print or digital collateral
  • Any other materials that showcase your impact

Submission Deadline:

Monday, June 23, 2025 by 11:59 PM CT

Nomination Form

Breakthrough Banker of the Year Nomination Form

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

CBI’s Best of the Best Contest is open ONLY to CBI member banks.