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2025 GonzoBanker® Awards

Virtual Event

 

Now Available

 

Get ready for fun, laughter and celebration as we reveal this year's GonzoBanker® Award winners with hosts Al Dominick and Ron Shevlin.

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What to Expect:

  • Celebrating Excellence: Discover which industry trailblazers took home awards this year.
  • Fun Banter: Al, Ron and our presenters will keep you entertained with their witty commentary. Check out their podcasts for more insights and opinions!
  • Special Guests: Fellow Cornerstone podcast hosts Sam Kilmer, Stacey Bryant, Mary Wisniewski, and Steve Williams add sass and excitement.

 

About Cornerstone's GonzoBanker® Awards

The GonzoBanker® Awards is one of Cornerstone's most anticipated events. What began as a blog commentary has now gone Hollywood, expanding into a fun virtual event highlighting some of the top winners. Each year, this event proves to be gritty, informative and with no rules. And of course, all 2026 winners will appear in our December issue of GonzoBanker®.

Meet the Hosts

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Checkout the Winners of 2024 GonzoBanker® Awards!

In retrospect, this was a funny year. If you look at the performance fundamentals, the industry held its own. In a 12-month reality of higher rates, ROA held steady. Loans and deposits grew, even if only by single digits. Cost of funds increased, but loan yield did as well, so margin held nicely. Permanently challenged fee income decreased only a little. The yield curve flattened a bit, bank stocks were up 15%, and mergers picked up steam in Q4 2024. Overall, this was a remarkable performance in the toughest of economic environments.

View 2024 Winners
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About Cornerstone Advisors

For over 20 years, Cornerstone Advisors has delivered gritty insights, bold strategies and data-driven solutions to build smarter banks, credit unions and fintechs. From technology system selection and implementation to contract negotiations, vendor management, performance improvement programs, strategic planning, merger integration and enterprise program management, Cornerstone combines its expertise with proprietary data and research to help financial institutions thrive in today’s challenging environment. For more information, visit www.crnrstone.com, connect with us on LinkedIn and Youtube, and subscribe to GonzoBanker® for our opinionated take on all things banking.