The Texas Bankers Foundation announce the 2025 Cornerstone & LiFE Award winners
(AUSTIN) – The Texas Bankers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, proudly announces the 19 recipients of the 2025 Cornerstone and Leader in Financial Education (LiFE) Awards. These honors recognize work that goes above and beyond in their 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,” said Chris Furlow, president & 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 ELEVEN winning Cornerstone projects include:
- American Bank, NA
- American National Bank of Texas
- First Financial Bank
- First National Bank Texas
- First United Bank
- FirstBank Southwest
- Legend Bank, N.A.
- North Dallas Bank & Trust Co.
- Ozona Bank
- Southside Bank
- Texas Capital Bank
This year’s FIVE Bank LiFE projects include:
- American National Bank of Texas
- First National Bank Texas
- PointBank
- Rio Bank
- Texas Capital Bank
This year’s THREE LiFE Individual Recognition Award go to:
- Barbra Boeta – Texas Capital Bank
- Linda Hoover & Zurishaddai Powell – Frontier Bank of Texas
- Billy Sides – First Financial Bank
For further information about the Texas Bankers Foundation, visit www.texasbankers.com/Foundation and check out the May / June issue of Texas Banking Magazine, the official publication of the Texas Bankers Association, that includes a special feature on the 2025 winners.
Founded in 1885, the Texas Bankers Association is the largest state-based banking association in the US. TBA advocates for roughly 400 member banks in Austin and Washington; trains more than 20,000 bankers annually; provides nationally-recognized community bank services; and invests in Texas communities through financial literacy, scholarship and charitable activities.