Council of Professional Women in Banking and Finance

Propelling Women to Grow to their Full Potential

​The mission of the Council of Professional Women in Banking is to encourage, empower, and inspire women to reach their goals in their banking and finance careers through ongoing education, personal and professional development, innovative programs and activities, and opportunities for mentoring to enable them to reach for GOLD – Growth, Opportunity, Leadership, and Development.

2021 Annual Conference 

Registration is now open for the Council of Professional Women in Banking and Finance Ninth Annual Conference,  a virtual experience, that will be held May 4-6, 2021.   Register Online or View the Brochure.
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​​For questions, please contact MBA's Ann DeVilbiss (443-837-1606).

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2020 Achievement Awards 

Below are the 2020 recipients of the Council’s prestigious achievement awards:

2020 Achievement Award 
In recognition of her outstanding achievements in the banking industry and service in the community 

Shannon Neal
Branch Manager
Wells Fargo Bank 

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2020 Champion for Women Award
In recognition of her commitment to promote and inspire women in the workplace and leadership in the community 

Lisa Hayes
Senior Vice President
Senior Wealth Strategist
PNC Bank

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2020 GOLD Award
In recognition of her leadership excellence, innovative thinking, and commitment to community service ​

Bethany Lord
Senior Vice President, Human Resources Director
Woodsboro Bank

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2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
In recognition of her outstanding service and dedication to the banking industry

Denise Lane
Senior Vice President, Compliance
​Bank of Ocean City

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View Press Release (December 18, 2020)

View 2020 Awards Ceremony (December 18, 2020)

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View the lists below of all of the previous award recipients in the following award categories: 

• Achievement Award
• Champion for Women Award
• GOLD Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award