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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

Please mark your calendar for the Council of Professional Women in Banking and Finance 2021 Annual Conference that will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

For questions, please contact MBA's Cindy Gentilcore (443-837-1602)

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

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

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

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

“The MBA congratulates the 2020 award recipients who have made an indelible mark on the banking industry and the communities they serve. The awards celebrate the role of women in promoting the success of their institutions and in inspiring other women in the banking industry to achieve their full potential both personally and professionally,” said Cindy Gentilcore, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Maryland Bankers Association.

View Press Release (December 18, 2020)

View 2020 Awards Ceremony (December 18, 2020)

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