Cardinal Bank Receives Prestigious 2010 Business of the Year Award

TYSONS CORNER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The DC Chamber of Commerce announced its 2010 Chamber’s Choice Awards on October 23, with top honor presented to Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) as their 2010 Business of the Year. The annual awards ceremony recognizes the achievements of Washington’s most accomplished companies and business leaders. More than 1,500 prominent organizations, executive leaders and elite sponsors attended the high-status business community event that featured a stellar roster of award winners.

“We are honored to be recognized by our peers as an outstanding business and corporate citizen in the Washington community.”

“This award acknowledges the hard work and exceptional achievement of Kate Carr and the entire Cardinal team at the K Street Banking Center,” said F. Kevin Reynolds, Cardinal Bank’s Regional President. “We are honored to be recognized by our peers as an outstanding business and corporate citizen in the Washington community.”

Cardinal Bank opened its first banking center in Washington, DC at 1776 K Street in the heart of the business district in 2006. Kathleen Walsh Carr serves as President of Cardinal Bank/Washington for both the DC and Maryland market areas. Recently, Carr was named to US Banker’s prestigious “25 Women to Watch” List that highlights women across the nation who are tackling the industry's challenges head-on and, in the process, reshaping its future.

About Cardinal Financial Corporation: Cardinal Financial Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, serves the Washington Metropolitan region through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cardinal Bank, with 26 conveniently located banking offices. Cardinal also operates George Mason Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal First Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal Trust and Investment Services; and Wilson/Bennett Capital Management, Inc. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, visit our Web site at www.cardinalbank.com or call 703.584.3400.