TAsset Size: Under $750 Million Bath State Bank One thing has remained constant for Bath State Bank over the past 100 years: its desire to remain a locally owned, independent bank that makes a positive impact on its local economy and community. This past fiscal year, the bank financially supported 240 organizations, totaling almost $150,000. The bank also earned the “Small But Mighty” corporate award for volunteerism and financial support from Junior Achievement of Eastern Indiana. In addition, countless hours of time spent in the classroom, on the fairgrounds and engaged in other community activities are just a part of the staff’s commitment. The Bippus State Bank, Huntington Bippus State Bank demonstrates a strong commitment to community through donations, sponsorships and extensive volunteer efforts. Employees actively engage in local initiatives such as Habitat for Humanity, food pantries and youth programs while also participating in events like Relay for Life and local festivals. Each branch tailors outreach to its specific community, and staff are encouraged to get involved through varied volunteer opportunities and fundraising efforts like the jeans fund. Success is measured by the bank’s ability to meet community needs effectively and broadly. Bippus State Bank’s outreach reflects its belief that banking is about relationships, support and local impact. Citizens Bank, Mooresville Citizens Bank believes the story of banking is about identifying needs and taking action to improve lives. Annually, the bank provides over $100,000 in donations, sponsorships and gifts, along with hundreds of volunteer hours. In 2024, the bank impacted over 500 K-12 students in Monrovia alone by delivering in-classroom financial education. Staff regularly propose causes important to them, which are vetted, developed and funded by the COVER STORY 2024 C2C AWARD NOMINEES The Indiana Bankers Association Commitment to Community Awards, presented annually at the IBA Mega Conference, tell the story of banking by showcasing bank community service provided the prior calendar year. For the first time this year, three awards were given instead of two: asset sizes under $750 million, between $750 million and $3 billion, and $3 billion or more. For the 2024 awards, Home Bank, Martinsville, won in the category of banks under $750 million in assets; our inaugural mid-size bank winner for institutions with between $750 million and $3 billion in assets was Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo; and 1st Source Bank, South Bend, won for banks with $3 billion or more in assets. Each of the following 22 nominees answered questions that aligned with an evaluation rubric, and all entries were reviewed and scored by representatives from the Tennessee Bankers Association. 10 HOOSIERBANKER
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