The Founders’ Award, established in 2003, was created to recognize those bankers who have devoted their lives, and livelihoods, to their communities. They embody commitment and devotion, and represent the best in community banking. The award is named for Robert D. Dixon, who co-founded Community Bankers of Iowa (then Iowa Independent Bankers) in 1971.
Each year, community bankers from around Iowa present nominations of their peers. The current President of CBI presents the award to the winner at the Kickoff Reception of CBI's Management Conference and Annual Convention, held in July. Use our online form to nominate your fellow community bankers for this prestigious honor, or download a form to mail, fax, or email to us by June 9, 2025. |
Nominations are due by
11:59 pm CT, Monday, June 9, 2025. |
Only CBI Member Bank employees may nominate or be nominated for this Award.
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Previous Robert D. Dixon Founders' Award Recipients:
2024 - David Eastburn
2023 - Gene Neighbor 2022 - Sid Jones 2021 - Gus Barker 2020 - Michael Bauer 2019 - George Perry 2018 - Thomas Bates 2017 - Robert Steen |
2016 - Robert J. Dixon
2015 - Marti Rodamaker 2014 - Steve Lane 2013 - Dale Torpey 2012 - C.E. Walsh 2011 - Kurt Henstorf 2010 - Larry Winum 2009 - Jim Brown |
2008 - Harold Harms
2007 - Steve Tscherter 2006 - Arnold C. Schulz 2005 - O. Jay Thomson 2004 - Ollie Hansen 2003 - Robert D. Dixon, John Spies, Dick Randall, John Dean |