The Banker's Cup Citizens of the Year Awards will be presented at the
Celebrate Winter Haven gala celebration on Thursday, September 19, 2024 for the 99th time!
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
sponsored by Citizens Bank & Trust
7:00 p.m. Program Begins
Nora Mayo Hall
500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Valet Parking Available
Celebrate Winter Haven gala celebration on Thursday, September 19, 2024 for the 99th time!
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
sponsored by Citizens Bank & Trust
7:00 p.m. Program Begins
Nora Mayo Hall
500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Valet Parking Available
What is the Banker’s Cup Award?
No, it’s not for bankers, but it was given to citizens by bankers, hence the name. Our banking community carries on that tradition today by strongly supporting the awards ceremony today! The Banker’s Cup Award is considered Winter Haven’s highest honor as it recognizes a citizen who has made a significant impact/contribution over a number of years or through a single project. Here’s a bit of history for you:
The Winter Haven Clearing House Association presented the first Banker’s Cup Award in 1923 at the Chamber’s annual banquet. It was established to recognize the person who had made the most significant contributions to the community through years of service or a single noteworthy project.
Any living resident of the Winter Haven area is eligible for the Banker’s Cup. Individuals may be nominated by another person, a civic or business organization. The Chamber Board Chairman appoints a selection committee whose members remain anonymous. Nominations are presented to the Selection Committee, which then evaluates each nominee independently.
One outstanding citizen was honored each year from 1923 until 1965. At that time it was decided to honor two people: both an outstanding man and woman. No awards were presented during the war years 1943-1945, as well as during the pandemic in 2020.
Click here to view a list of past Banker's Cup Winners!
Read about the winners from the last few years:
No, it’s not for bankers, but it was given to citizens by bankers, hence the name. Our banking community carries on that tradition today by strongly supporting the awards ceremony today! The Banker’s Cup Award is considered Winter Haven’s highest honor as it recognizes a citizen who has made a significant impact/contribution over a number of years or through a single project. Here’s a bit of history for you:
The Winter Haven Clearing House Association presented the first Banker’s Cup Award in 1923 at the Chamber’s annual banquet. It was established to recognize the person who had made the most significant contributions to the community through years of service or a single noteworthy project.
Any living resident of the Winter Haven area is eligible for the Banker’s Cup. Individuals may be nominated by another person, a civic or business organization. The Chamber Board Chairman appoints a selection committee whose members remain anonymous. Nominations are presented to the Selection Committee, which then evaluates each nominee independently.
One outstanding citizen was honored each year from 1923 until 1965. At that time it was decided to honor two people: both an outstanding man and woman. No awards were presented during the war years 1943-1945, as well as during the pandemic in 2020.
Click here to view a list of past Banker's Cup Winners!
Read about the winners from the last few years:
2021 - Hap Hazelwood & Earnestine Davis
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2022 - Commissioner Dr. Martha Santiago & Dave Dershimer
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2023 - Brad Beatty & Katie Worthington Decker
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How do I nominate an individual?
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Banker's Cup Award to be held on September 19, 2024! You can nominate by filling out the form below or by simply emailing a letter of nomination to [email protected]. Please note, the more information you can give us the better. The nominating committee may not know the person you are nominating so you have to provide as much information about their story and impact as possible.
Please include a DETAILED account of why you think they are deserving of the award. It needs to be longer than a sentence. Include people or organizations they've impacted. Why you think they have made Winter Haven better for having lived here? What is the short or long term impact of their actions?
You can email your nomination to [email protected] or fill out the form below. If you prefer to mail your nomination you can do so to the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Banker's Cup Nomination, 401 Ave B NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881.
Nominations must be received by May 9, 2024.
What should I think about when nominating an individual?
The question is, “Who has made the most positive impact on making the Winter Haven area a better place to live?”
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Banker's Cup Award to be held on September 19, 2024! You can nominate by filling out the form below or by simply emailing a letter of nomination to [email protected]. Please note, the more information you can give us the better. The nominating committee may not know the person you are nominating so you have to provide as much information about their story and impact as possible.
Please include a DETAILED account of why you think they are deserving of the award. It needs to be longer than a sentence. Include people or organizations they've impacted. Why you think they have made Winter Haven better for having lived here? What is the short or long term impact of their actions?
You can email your nomination to [email protected] or fill out the form below. If you prefer to mail your nomination you can do so to the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Banker's Cup Nomination, 401 Ave B NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881.
Nominations must be received by May 9, 2024.
What should I think about when nominating an individual?
- This award is intended to honor persons dedicated to making Winter Haven better for their having lived here.
- Consider the range of activities and the involvement of the person you nominate and their positive impact on our community.
- Neither age nor occupation should be a factor. Every living resident of Winter Haven of exemplary character, is a potential candidate.
- Social standing is not relevant; respect and integrity are.
- Traditionally an award is voted by the Selection Committee for both a woman and a man, if worthy candidates are presented.
- Activities should be considered only if they were truly for the community good. For example, work done for one’s personal hobby or profession would be given less importance than work volunteered to serve the needs of others.
- It is not a popularity contest. The number of letters received is never a deciding factor; one sincere, well-documented letter may be enough.
- It is appropriate to honor person for freely-given service over a period of years.
The question is, “Who has made the most positive impact on making the Winter Haven area a better place to live?”
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