Sunflower Bank, N.A. is proud to announce that its Community Partner Awards are continuing in 2025. Now in its third year, this annual grant program recognizes and supports outstanding organizations across the communities served by Sunflower Bank and First National 1870. From July 28 to August 22, 2025, community members can nominate local nonprofit organizations located in eligible counties in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington.

Led by the bank’s Community Affairs Office, the Community Partner Awards invite participation from bank employees, community members, and local nonprofit organizations. This year, the total amount of grant funding is increased to $90,000 and the number of awards increases to 22. Individual award amounts are between $2,000 and $15,000. Award recipients will be announced and honored with local check presentations held later this year.

To be nominated for a Sunflower Bank Community Partner Award, organizations must:

• Demonstrate exceptional dedication to enhancing their local communities; or
• Support one of the bank’s key focus areas: affordable housing, economic development, financial education, or community services; or
• Help build stronger, more inclusive communities by advancing diversity, equity, and opportunity.

Nominations can be submitted by Sunflower Bank, N.A. employees or members of the public. Organizations receiving the highest number of nominations will be considered for corresponding awards. Full eligibility details and the nomination form will be available on the Sunflower Bank Community Partner Awards webpage.

“The Community Partner Awards are one of the most impactful ways we honor and elevate the organizations that are making a difference where we live and work,” said Pamela Gorder, CRA Program Director for Sunflower Bank, N.A. “Entering our third year, we’re excited to continue partnering with community-leading organizations that drive meaningful change.”

In 2024, Sunflower Bank contributed over $500,000 to nonprofit organizations, and employees participated in thousands of hours of volunteer service. The Community Partner Awards are an example of the bank’s ongoing commitment to building thriving, resilient communities through direct engagement and support.

About Sunflower Bank, N.A.

With $8.2 billion in assets as of March 31, 2025, bank headquarters in Dallas, TX, 71 licensed branches in seven states, and mortgage capabilities in 43 states, Sunflower Bank provides a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business and wealth management financial objectives. First National 1870 is a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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