On April 2, the Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, announced the 19 recipients of its 2025 Cornerstone and Leader in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards. These honors recognize work that goes above and beyond in its commitment to community engagement and financial education across Texas.
“These awards celebrate the banks and bankers who serve as true cornerstones in their communities and as champions of financial literacy,” says Chris Furlow, president and CEO of the Texas Bankers Association. “The 2025 recipients have made a lasting difference through innovative programs, outreach efforts and a deep commitment to helping Texans thrive. We are proud to honor their leadership and impact.”
The Cornerstone Awards recognize outstanding community service projects and partnerships led by banks that strengthen the communities they serve. The LiFE Awards (Leader in Financial Education) honor institutions and individuals who demonstrate excellence in promoting financial education and equipping Texans with the tools to build a secure financial future.
This year’s 11 winning Cornerstone projects include:
- American Bank NA, Corpus Christi
- American National Bank of Texas, Dallas
- First Financial Bank, Abilene
- First National Bank Texas, Killeen
- First United Bank, Dimmitt
- FirstBank Southwest, Amarillo
- Legend Bank NA, Bowie
- North Dallas Bank & Trust Co., Dallas
- Ozona Bank, Ozona
- Southside Bank, Tyler
- Texas Capital Bank, Dallas
This year’s five LiFE bank projects include:
- American National Bank of Texas, Dallas
- First National Bank Texas, Killeen
- PointBank, Pilot Point
- Rio Bank, McAllen
- Texas Capital Bank, Houston
This year’s three LiFE Individual Recognition Awards go to:
- Barbra Boeta, Texas Capital Bank, Austin
- Linda Hoover and Zurishaddai Powell, Frontier Bank of Texas, Elgin
- Billy Sides, First Financial Bank, Abilene
For more information about the 2025 Cornerstone and LiFE Award recipients, check out the May–June issue of Texas Banking Magazine.
