This award is to recognize upcoming leaders in Montana’s banking community, and we honor one special young banker each year. The recipient of this award will receive free convention registration, three nights of lodging during the 2022 MIB Annual Convention — held July 27th-29th 2022, in Whitefish — $100 in travel expenses, an honor plaque to display in his or her office, and prominent mention in the MIB magazine and on the website. This award is based on the community banking values of good citizenship, community service, and sound banking skills. This award recognizes the impact that the candidate has in his or her business each day and the difference she or he makes by investing in their community. Eligible applicants must be under age 35, employed by a current MIB member bank for three consecutive years or more, and not have been the recipient of a prior MIB Outstanding Young Banker Award.

The application can be found on the MIB website: Mibonline.org/Training/Scholarships & Awards/Outstanding Young Banker Award. You can mail the application to PO Box 4893, Helena, MT 59604-4893, or email it to jbrown@mibonline.org. The deadline is June 27, 2022.