The Talbot Bank, a member of the Shore Bancshares community of companies, was recently recognized by the Maryland Banker’s Association for their Financial Education participation. The Maryland Banker’s Association introduced Financial Education Awards in 2004 to recognize the outstanding consumer education activities taking place across Maryland. These prestigious awards, bestowed by the Financial Education Council, recognize the outstanding efforts of Charter Members who are actively engaged in consumer education outreach.

Employees from The Talbot Bank are involved in a variety of community programs that teach financial literacy to children and seniors. “Educating children and seniors to become financially literate is our way of using our resources and expertise to improve the quality of life for people in our community,” said Laura Heikes, Senior Vice President and Branch Administration Officer at The Talbot Bank. “We are proud to be recognized by the Maryland Bankers Association and to be a resource for financial literacy in the community.” For more information about Talbot Bank’s financial education programs, contact Laura Heikes or a Talbot Bank branch near you.

In photo: The Talbot Bank was recently recognized by the Maryland Banker’s Association for Financial Education. Pictured receiving the plaque (left to right): Ryan Snow (The Talbot Bank); Laura Heikes (The Talbot Bank); Andrea DeVilbiss (Maryland Bankers Association); Joyce Malik (The Talbot Bank); Lynn Mitchell (MBA); and Pat Holle (MBA)