Midland States Bank Earns State-Level Recognition for Community Involvement

For Immediate Release

EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS – June 27, 2025 – Midland States Bank was recognized by the Illinois Bankers
Association as a recipient of the Illinois Community Service Award.

This industry award honors three Illinois financial institutions that demonstrate a high level of service in their communities. This award recognizes the bank's entire community service portfolio of projects, not just a single project.

“We’re honored to be recognized for our continued efforts to empower individuals and strengthen
communities, yet we know this kind of impact doesn’t happen without the dedication of our people.
This award is only possible because of our employees who actively show up in our communities on
behalf of Midland, building trust, relationships, and brighter futures every day,” commented Jeff
Mefford, Midland States Bank President.

Midland’s Community Impact Investment Statement (CIIS) serves as the foundation of its financial
inclusion efforts. Through initiatives such as Financial Empowerment Booths, Community Partnership
Days, and partnership-driven collaboration with local nonprofit organizations, Midland has provided
ways to empower individuals to build stronger financial futures.

The award was presented at the Illinois Bankers Association Conference in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. To
learn more about Midland’s community involvement efforts and services, visit
https://www.midlandsb.com/about-us/community.
About Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based financial holding company headquartered
in Effingham, Illinois, and is the sole shareholder of Midland States Bank. As of March 31, 2025, the
Company had total assets of approximately $7.46 billion, and its Wealth Management Group had assets
under administration of approximately $4.10 billion. The Company provides a full range of commercial
and consumer banking products and services and business equipment financing, merchant credit card
services, trust and investment management, insurance and financial planning services. For additional
information, visit https://www.midlandsb.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/company/midland-states-
bank.

Contact:
Anna Strong
Marketing Manager
217-540-2838