Banner Bank has announced the recipients of the company’s Banner’s Best and Production Club awards for 2009.  

This year, 59 employees from across the Pacific Northwest were recognized for their exceptional performance in exceeding personal and bank-wide goals and delivering superior customer service.

The Banner’s Best award is given to employees who have excelled in customer service and surpassed their specific business goals.  Recipients of the 2009 Banner’s Best award from Yakima are Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer Roberta Gabbard from the Yakima

Commercial Banking Center; Vice President/Yakima Retail Division Manager Beth Steadman from the Yakima Main branch. This is her fourth time receiving this award.

The Production Club award recognizes Personal Bankers and Tellers, as well as back-office support staff who positively impact production and excel in

customer service.

The two recipients of the 2009 Production Club award from Yakima are Personal Banker Angelica Cruz and Teller Terry Carver, both from the Yakima Main branch.

“These individuals truly are Banner’s Best,” said Banner Bank Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Cindy Purcell. “Their success, both personally and professionally, represents the highest standards for our employees.”