Women in Banking Awards

Honoring Excellence: 2025 Women in Banking Awards

We celebrated the outstanding achievements of women in banking with our 2025 Illinois Bankers Association Awards and honored these remarkable individuals on October 2, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield.

  • IBA Woman of the Year: Recognizing an exceptional leader whose contributions to the banking industry and her community have left a lasting impact.
  • IBA Woman on the Rise: Spotlighting a rising star who is paving the way for future success in the banking world.
  • IBA Women of Impact: Celebrating multiple women whose influence, innovation, and dedication are shaping the future of banking.
  • Recognition of Excellence: Honoring individuals and organizations whose commitment to excellence drives the banking industry forward.

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2025 IBA Woman of the Year Finalists

  • Karla Miller, Hickory Point Bank & Trust
  • Rachelle Sneed, First Bank
  • Kathy Yocum, Stillman Bank

2025 IBA Woman on the Rise Finalists

  • Caitlin Drake, Busey Bank
  • Samantha Patrick, INB, NA
  • Lindsay Schoenheit, First Bank

2025 IBA Women of Impact Honorees

  • Rachel Costello, Hickory Point Bank & Trust
  • April Davis, Central Bank Illinois
  • Megan Greene, Busey Bank
  • Kelley Himmelberg, INB, NA
  • Kathy Kincaid, Carrollton Bank
  • Peggy Myers, Hickory Point Bank & Trust

2025 IBA Recognition of Excellence Honorees

  • Lora Kalka, FNBC Bank & Trust
  • Amy Randolph, Busey Bank

Women in Banking Committee

Passionate about empowering women in the banking industry? Join the Women in Banking Committee and contribute to planning next year's Women in Banking Conference. For questions, contact Lyndee Fein.

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