The Purposeful Banker Awards

Award Descriptions

Commercial Banker
of the Year

What: This commercial banker has shown tremendous success and results in their every day duties over the past year. They’ve built strong customer relationships and have served their customers well.

Who should apply? If you know of an outstanding commercial banker who went above and beyond in their field by closing a large deal, maintaining or saving an important relationship, etc. within the past year, they’d be the perfect candidate. If you think that person is you… go ahead and nominate yourself! Don’t worry. We won’t tell anyone.
Consumer Banker
of the Year

What: This consumer banker has shown tremendous success and results in their every day duties. They’ve built strong customer relationships and have served their customers well.

Who should apply? If you know of an outstanding consumer banker who went above and beyond in their field by closing an important or difficult deal, maintaining or saving an important relationship, etc. within the past year, they’d be the perfect candidate. If you think that person is you… go ahead and nominate yourself! Don’t worry. We won’t tell anyone.
Most Innovative Financial Institution
of the Year

What: This bank or credit union underwent an innovation project within the past couple of years and has seen tremendous success from their efforts.

Who should apply? If you are part of an outstanding team or bank who braved the steep trek of innovation, overcame adversity during the process, and has seen tremendous results from their tech initiatives, nominate them today.
Most Philanthropic Financial Institution
of the Year

What: This bank or credit union has shown up in their community and has made a big impact within the past year.

Who should apply? Are you a part of a financial institution or do you know a financial institution who has gone to great lengths to make an impact in their community with their philanthropic efforts? Then, they’re the bank for this award!

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Award FAQs

What are the Purposeful Banker Awards?

The Purposeful Banker Awards are awards given to those in the industry who’ve had stellar performance over the past year. Founded in 2017, these awards set out to recognize financial institutions and bankers who are making a tremendous impact within their organizations and community.

What are the 2022 awards?

This year, our nomination categories include Commercial Banker of the Year, Consumer Banker of the Year, Most Innovative Bank of the Year, and Most Philanthropic Bank of the Year.

How do we enter?

Entering is easy! Simply fill out the application form above and choose which award you’re submitting to. If you would like to nominate for more than one award, please fill out the form again.

Who should enter?

Anyone can nominate a bank or banker they know or work with. These awards are open to financial institutions and bankers of all areas of the organization and of all sizes.

When do nominations close?

Nominations close September 30, 2022.

How are winners chosen?

Winners are chosen by a selected team here at Q2. Factors that go into consideration of a winner being chosen will be weighed based on the metrics and story provided in application.

When will winners be notified?

Winners will be notified in mid-October 2022.

What do winners receive?

Winners receive a complimentary pass to the 2022 BankOnPurpose Conference, hotel lodging, and coach airfare to Austin, TX. They also receive an award which will be given to them during the Purposeful Banker Awards Ceremony.

What are the next steps after the winners have been chosen?

A Q2 employee will reach out to gather more about the winner’s nomination story and to collect information for booking their hotel lodging, flight, conference registration, and what they can expect at the conference.