Neighbors Bank Launches $20,000 “Neighbor of the Year” Campaign

Neighbors Bank, a direct-to-consumer mortgage lender headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, announced the inaugural Neighbor of the Year contest.

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The nomination window opened on August 3, 2026 and will close on September 1, 2026. Community members nationwide may submit up to five nominations at NeighborsBank.com/NeighborOfTheYear. Eligible nominees must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in their state) and cannot reside in New York or Florida. No purchase or bank-customer status is required. After nominations, a public voting period runs until September 21, 2026, with the winner slated for announcement on September 28, 2026, coinciding with National Good Neighbor Day.

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The judging panel includes Talia Jackson, President and CEO of the Heart of Missouri United Way; Leslie Cook, Lead Real Estate Editor at Money; David Burton, author and creator of Missouri Good Neighbor Week; and Angela Santomero, creator of *Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood* and *Blue’s Clues*.

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Ashley Harris, Director of Homebuyer Education at Neighbors Bank, emphasized the campaign’s purpose:

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“Good neighbors change the trajectory of their communities,” — Ashley Harris, Director of Homebuyer Education at Neighbors Bank

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• September 1, 2026 – Nomination period ends (scheduled).

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• September 21, 2026 – Public voting closes (scheduled).

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• September 28, 2026 – Winner announced on National Good Neighbor Day (scheduled).

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The campaign reflects Neighbors Bank’s broader focus on community strength, aligning with its status as the third-largest USDA mortgage lender by loan-closing volume in 2026.

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