Yakima, WA. – Banner Bank has announced the recipients of the company’s Banner’s Best and Production Club awards for 2010.  

This year, 58 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.  

The recipients of the 2010 Banner’s Best Award from the Yakima area are:

Assistant Vice President – Branch Manager, Cece Ibarra, Sunnyside Branch.

Vice President – Mortgage Loan Officer, Greg Visser, Sunnyside Branch.

The Production Club Award recognizes Operation Coaches and Customer Service Managers, 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 2010 Production Club Award from the Yakima area are:

Personal Banker, Jacqueline Ramirez, Yakima – Terrace Heights Branch

Senior Teller, Terry Carver, Yakima Main Branch (This is Terry’s 5th year winning this award).

“These individuals truly are Banner’s Best,” said Banner Bank President & CEO Mark Grescovich. “Their success, both personally and professionally, echoes the high standards set for our employees.”