The Tennessee Bankers Association

PEP Awards & Criteria


The Young Bankers Division of the Tennessee Bankers Association feels strongly that bankers and educators who demonstrate outstanding dedication and commitment to the ideal of financial literacy deserve to be recognized for their efforts. This is accomplished through the PEP awards program.

While most Tennessee banks are committed to financial literacy for its own merits, the PEP awards may provide an extra incentive that makes the difference between a good program and a great program.

In the columns below of this page, you will find the award categories and basic criteria for qualifying for the awards.

Most of these awards and certificates are presented in a special ceremony during the Young Bankers Division’s annual Leadership Convention.

Deadline for Report Cards
This year, the deadline is February 15, 2010 to submit all activity report cards to qualify for most of the awards presented at the Leadership Convention! The deadline for submitting applications for the Outstanding PEP Bank/Banker and Outstanding Teacher Award is February 15. The Leadership Convention dates are April 18-20, 2010, Hilton Sandestin Hotel, Destin, FL.

Don’t delay! There is still time to schedule PEP presentations in order to qualify for awards, certificates, and recognition by your peers. If you have already made presentations but not reported them, be sure to get those reports in by February 15.

Within a week or two of this deadline, the TBA will notify all winners to give them ample time to make plans to attend the Leadership Convention and receive their recognition in person.

If you have questions regarding the awards and how many presentations are listed for you or your bank, please contact T'Lanie Ruegge, Member Services Specialist - truegge@TNBankers.org, or telephone her at 615-244-4871 or 800-964-5525.


2009-2010 Outstanding PEP Bank/Banker
This award requires the submission of an application and supporting materials. It encompasses activity and programs banks participated in during the current PEP year. In selecting an award winner in this category, the Young Bankers Division PEP Committee will consider the following components: original presentations/programs, leadership, creativity, public relations, and results. The winner receives a plaque, one complimentary registration to the 2010 Leadership Convention, plus free accommodations for two nights for one bank representative at the convention hotel. Meals and travel expenses are on your own. Applications are due in the TBA office by February 15, 2010. Click to download guidelines and nomination form.

Financial Literacy Teacher of the Year Award
The Tennessee Bankers Association is pleased to offer an award to honor one teacher in the state who has had an outstanding impact on financial literacy efforts within their community and school. It requires submission of an application and supporting materials and is also selected by the PEP Committee. The award is presented during the PEP Award Ceremony at the Young Bankers Division Leadership Convention. The winning teacher will receive $200 to be used for educational purposes, a plaque, and a press release for their local media. In addition, TBA will pay for transportation, expenses, and one night’s lodging for the teacher to attend the Leadership Convention. Applications are due in the TBA office by February 15, 2010. Click to download guidelines and nomination form.

Grand Division Winners
Awarded to the one banker from each of the three grand divisions of Tennessee who completes and reports the most financial literacy presentations and contacts by the February 15, 2010, deadline. In addition to a plaque, each of the three winners receives complimentary registration to the 2010 Leadership Convention.

2009 Teach Children to Save Award
A plaque is awarded to the bank that made the most presentations in conjunction with the 2009 National Teach Children to Save Day in April of 2009.

2009 Get Smart about Credit Award
A plaque is awarded to the bank that made the most financial literacy presentations in conjunction with the Get Smart about Credit Day in October of 2009.

Golden PEP Banker
Awarded to all bankers who complete and report 75 or more financial literacy presentations by the February 15, 2010, deadline.

Certificate of Outstanding Bank Participation
Awarded to each bank with two or more staff members who complete and report a combined total of 12 or more financial literacy presentations by the February 15, 2010, deadline.

Certificate of Achievement
Awarded to each banker who completes and reports 12 or more activities associated with in-school banks.

Certificate of Recognition
Awarded to each banker who completes and reports 12 or more financial literacy presentations.