SAINT PAUL, MN - University Bank was named a Finalist today in the "Best Corporate Social Responsible Program" category in the annual American Business Awards.

Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" by the New York Post, the American Business Awards are the first national business awards program honoring great performances in the workplace. Nicknamed the SteviesTM for the Greek word "crowned," winners will be announced during presentations on June 6 in New York City. The ceremonies will be videocast on the Internet by Video and broadcast on Business Talk Radio. Donald J. Trump is expected to accept the first Lifetime Achievement Stevie Award that evening.

More than 1,200 nominations from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories. University Bank is one of four finalists in the "Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program" category for up to 100 employees and was chosen as a Finalist for the Bank's innovative programs geared toward economically-challenged neighborhoods in the Twin Cities.

"We are honored to be recognized as a finalist for such a prestigious award," says University Bank President David Reiling. "This recognition only reinforces our efforts to make Minneapolis and Saint Paul a better place to live."

The elegant Stevie trophy was designed by R. S. Owens, the same company that makes the Oscar and the Emmy.

"The Stevie Award has quickly become the most coveted business honor in America," said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of The Stevie Awards. "We began the Stevies in 2002 with the mission to generate recognition of deserving companies and individuals among the business community, the press, and the general public. Being selected as a Finalist is an important achievement, because it means that independent judges have agreed that the Finalist is worthy of national recognition."

Details about The American Business Awards and a complete list of Finalists are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba.

About University Bank
The $115 million University Bank was designated a Community Development Financial Institution by the U.S. Treasury in 2001. The CDFI Fund works to expand the capacity of financial institutions to provide capital, credit and financial services in underserved markets. A member of Sunrise Community Banks, University Bank's mission is to be the leader in improving our urban community. For more information, or to make a deposit, visit www.universitybank.com or call 651-265-5600.

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University Bank

The $115 million University Bank was designated a Community Development Financial Institution by the U.S. Treasury in 2001. The CDFI Fund works to expand the capacity of financial institutions to provide capital, credit and financial services in underserved markets. A member of Sunrise Community Banks, University Bank's mission is to be the leader in improving our urban community.

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