IBC Bank has received a 2022 Rising Star Award from AEP Texas, a unit of American Electric Power that delivers electricity to over one million homes, businesses and industries in South and West Texas. 

The Rising Star Award acknowledges customers that identify and implement impactful energy-efficient opportunities such as making facility improvements and using energy-efficient products. 

The sustainability steps that IBC Bank has taken [within the last year and which they will continue to pursue in the future] led to energy savings of 226 kilowatts and 1,252,687 kilowatt-hours. This impact is the equivalent of removing 189 cars from the road or recycling 311 tons of waste. 

"Operating our banks in an efficient manner is very important as we continue our commitment to "Do More" for the communities we serve," said Dennis Nixon, chairman and CEO of IBC Bank.   

^{IBC Bank-Laredo is a member of International Bancshares Corporation (NASDAQ: IBOC), a $16.1 billion multi-bank financial holding company headquartered in Laredo, Texas, with 167 facilities and 257 ATMs serving 75 communities in Texas and Oklahoma. IBC Bank's slogan "We Do More" reflects the bank's dedication to the growth and success of the customers and the communities it has been serving since 1966. IBC Bank-Laredo was selected as 2019 "Best Bank" by Laredo Morning Times readers. IBC Bank recently made the Forbes list of top eight banks in Texas and was among the World's Best Banks 2021 list. IBC Bank-Laredo serves the community with a retail branch network of 20 locations. MEMBER FDIC / INTERNATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION. Follow our Facebook and Instagram page, @IBCBankWeDoMore. More information is available at ibc.com.}