NexTier receives educational awardNEW YORK — NexTier Bank was honored at the second annual Innovation in Financial Education Awards presented by Nasdaq and EverFi.Its award recognizes NexTier’s efforts to improve the financial capability of Americans through digital learning initiatives. Thirty-five institutions were honored with this distinction April 6 at Nasdaq Marketsite in New York City.NexTier has partnered with EverFi to bring the Financial Scholars Program to students and has reached more than 534 students since 2013. It uses simulation and gaming technologies to bring complex financial concepts to young people.

Bottom Line- ACMH Hospital in Kittanning has been named a Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance for its commitment to responsible lung cancer screening.These centers of excellence are committed to provide clear information on who is a candidate for lung cancer screening and to comply with comprehensive standards based on best practices.

Personnel file- Aaron Beyer, branch manager at the Butler office of Cleary Building Corp., has received his Masters of Branch Administration certification from Steel Wood University.The weeklong training program teaches new and veteran employees the fundamentals of success at Cleary Building such as leadership, accountability and customer service.- An employee of the Valley Dairy Restaurant in Butler Commons was honored April 11 by the company at its annual awards luncheon near Tarentum.A plaque for the Highest Sales Gain was presented to Angela Custer from the Butler restaurant.Safety awards were given to restaurants that were accident-free for a year, including the restaurant at Regina Drive, Cranberry, and the restaurant at Butler Commons, Butler.