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The NBA and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Department of Agricultural Economics recognized scholarship recipients at a dinner on Oct. 24. The honored students, part of UNL's Ag Banking and Finance program, are studying agribusiness with an emphasis in banking and finance. Students in the program receive a scholarship from the NBA. Since the program began in 2006, Nebraska's banking industry has provided over $1.2 million in scholarships, and over 190 students have completed internships through the program. Learn More 2024 Ag Banking and Finance Interns: (Name | Hometown; Internship Bank | Location)
 Join us on Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. CST for "2024 Election Impacts: Results and Predictions." The NBA government relations team will analyze election results and their potential impact on the banking industry. They will cover election implications for the Nebraska Legislature, US Congress and banking regulators.
Register NBA Awards Inaugural Alice Dittman Trailblazer Award for Women in Banking to Amanda Hoover10/22/2024
The Nebraska Bankers Association announces Amanda A. Hoover, chief financial officer at Adams Bank & Trust in Ogallala, Neb., as the recipient of the inaugural Alice Dittman Trailblazer Award for Women in Banking. The award was presented at the NBA's 2024 Women in Banking Conference. Named in honor of Alice Dittman—a pioneering figure in Nebraska's banking and business sectors—the award recognizes a young, female banker. Nominees are evaluated based on their contributions to and impact on their bank, leadership and service to their community and their commitment to the banking industry and the NBA. Hoover serves as the chief financial officer of both Adams Bank & Trust and its holding company, Adbanc, Inc. In her role, she has led the development of standardized processes and procedures that have improved the bank’s efficiency. Her leadership extends beyond her title, as she actively mentors junior staff members, shaping the next generation of banking professionals. In nominating Hoover for the award, Executive Vice President Jessop Adams highlighted several examples of her leadership in streamlining processes to improve the bank's efficiency. "From the time she was first elevated to the CFO role, she has demonstrated a willingness to tackle issues hands-on," Adams said. "Her ability to dive into the details and her innovative approach to problem-solving have been key to driving the bank’s continued growth and success." Hoover's involvement with the NBA includes serving two terms on the NBA Government Relations Committee, including a term as its chair. She is also a member of the NBA Leadership Class of 2014 and a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. Hoover has also made significant contributions to her community. As a founding committee member and treasurer, she was instrumental in the creation and growth of the Keith County Big Give, which has become the largest non-profit fundraising event in Keith County. Hoover is a Keith County Area Leadership Development graduate, and her community service includes active involvement in the Ogallala Rotary Club, the Ogallala Hospital Advisory Board, Keith County Foundation Fund Advisory Committee, Nebraska Community Foundation Audit Committee and P.E.O Chapter CL. As part of the award, recipients receive $1,000 to be donated to a charity of their choice. Hoover has chosen to direct her donation to the Keith County Big Give. "Amanda Hoover exemplifies the qualities the Alice Dittman Trailblazer Award was created to honor," said Richard Baier, president and CEO of the NBA. “Her accomplishments, both within the banking industry and in her community, set a powerful example for women in banking, and we are proud to recognize her many contributions and ongoing impact." In her acceptance speech, Hoover paid tribute to Dittman, whose groundbreaking leadership not only inspired but also made an impact on her own career. “I was being dusted by the falling glitter of the glass ceilings Alice broke. Meaning I was stepping into a landscape where the door had been opened and women were being invited, accepted, and valued at the table in new ways. Alice had truly blazed a new trail in some wild country to guide other women in banking – yes, there was still grit and bits of sharp, cutting glass in the glitter, but there was also fresh air and, most importantly, a trail,” she said. About Alice Dittman
Alice Dittman was a true trailblazer in Nebraska's banking and business arenas. She began her career at Cornhusker Bank in Lincoln in 1948, where she held various roles, eventually serving as president, CEO and chair of the board. Dittman was the first woman to chair the Nebraska Bankers Association and also led both the Lincoln and Nebraska Chambers of Commerce Boards of Directors. Renowned for her generosity and dedication to mentoring, she inspired many young women to pursue careers in banking, finance and business. For more information about the Alice Dittman Trailblazer Award, visit nebankers.org/dittman. The HALT Human Trafficking Fund is now accepting grant applications. The fund will award grants to Nebraska-based nonprofits, government entities and educational institutions. These grants will support education programs, data collection and analysis and technology solutions to combat trafficking in our state.
If you are interested in volunteering for the committee that will review the applications, please contact Kara Heideman at the NBA at [email protected] or 402-474-1555. The industry’s statewide presence gives the banking industry a unique opportunity to lead in the fight against human trafficking, which affects both urban and rural communities across Nebraska. Thank you to the banks that have already contributed to the HALT Fund. If your bank would like to join the effort, please visit haltfund.org. HALT Fund Grant Application |
