South Side Trust & Savings Bank is pleased to announce Emma Vandeveer, Assistant Vice President and Marketing Director, has been awarded the “Women in Leadership of Central Illinois Career Leader of the Year” award for 2010 – 2011.

The Career Leader Award provides recognition to a Women In Leadership member who is outstanding in leadership to her business/profession, her professional organizations, and her WIL participation. Ms. Vandeveer has over 30 years of professional banking experience and is a board member and participant in many civic organizations throughout the Peoria area.