First Horizon Corporation, (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) is pleased to announce Amanda West was honored by the American Bankers Association as a recipient of its 2023 ABA Emerging Leader Awards. This award recognizes the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry and their local communities. West and 11 other winners were recognized together during the recent ABA Annual Convention in Nashville, TN.
“We congratulate Amanda for winning ABA’s 2023 Emerging Leader Award,” says Bryan Jordan, Chairman, President and CEO of First Horizon. “Amanda is a key member of our organization, and she has done meaningful work serving our clients and community.”
The winners were selected by a diverse steering committee of industry professionals after a review of nominations from banks across the country. The qualities and characteristics the committee evaluated as judging criteria included dedication to the profession, inventiveness, leadership skills, mentoring ability, personal integrity, tenure at the bank and broader commitment to a career in banking, sustained career progress, and academic training including advanced degrees and certificates/certifications.
“The 2023 ABA Emerging Leader Award recipients are a talented and diverse group of bankers, and we congratulate them on this well-earned distinction,” said Rob Nichols, ABA president and CEO. “Our industry is in good hands for years to come as this next generation of bank leaders continue to demonstrate their creativity, commitment and integrity in serving the needs of their customers and communities.”
Learn more about Amanda and each member of ABA’s Class of 2023.
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