DES MOINES, IOWA (March 6, 2023) — Five Iowa high-school seniors received a 2023 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Girls Basketball State Tournament on March 3-4 in Des Moines. One student from each class was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the IBA to the college of her choice.
Scholarship recipients included:
Class 1A: Emma Erickson, Newell-Fonda High School, Newell
Class 2A: Carly Janssen, Pocahontas High School, Pocahontas
Class 3A: Addison Phillips, Benton Community High School, Van Horne
Class 4A: Kileigh Lachacz, Dallas Center-Grimes High School, Grimes
Class 5A: Averi Porter, Ankeny Centennial High School, Ankeny
Scholarship recipients are selected each year based on their academic performance, athletic participation, leadership skills, and community involvement.
“These high-school seniors are leaders on their teams and in their communities, and we’re thrilled to recognize them for their achievements,” said Tara Deering-Hansen, the IBA’s vice president of marketing and communications. “Iowa bankers have long supported financial literacy and are especially committed to helping their community neighbors reach their financial goals. Our hope is that after graduation, these scholarship recipients will continue to use their skills and talents right here in our Iowa communities.”
For three decades, the IBA has sponsored the Student Athlete Achievement Award program, which has grown to honor student athletes in football, boys and girls wrestling and boys and girls basketball. The IBA has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships since the program began.
About the Iowa Bankers Association
The Iowa Bankers Association represents Iowa banks and savings institutions. Iowa bankers are committed to the values of honesty, hard work, and community service, and have been a trusted resource for Iowans for more than 135 years. Iowa banks offer FDIC insurance and lend $79.2 billion to help individuals, business owners, and agriculture. Nearly 40,000 Iowans work at an Iowa bank, and bank employees volunteer more than 300,000 hours to support local communities each year. To learn more, visit iowabankers.com.
