Unlike megabanks that often operate without a strong connection between where they gather deposits and where they make loans, community banks focus on reinvesting in the neighborhoods where their depositors live and work, fostering growth for local businesses and communities. To celebrate and elevate the impact of these locally rooted efforts, ICBA offers a range of awards that recognize the outstanding leadership and contributions of community banks and their teams.
Nomination Period: March · Winners Announced: September
The National Community Bank Service Awards, presented by the Independent Community Bankers of America and sponsored by FIS, recognize community banks providing outstanding, hands-on volunteer community service efforts to their local communities.
Nomination Period: June · Winners Announced: December
Does your community bank pride itself on being an amazing place to work? Now’s your chance to be recognized as one of ICBA’s Best Community Banks to Work For. Based on anonymous employee surveys, our Best Community Banks to Work For awards elevate community banks that are supporting their served communities, employees and customers.
Nomination Period: Jan.-Feb. · Announced: June
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, will soon announce the members of its annual 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders list. This award recognizes the nation’s up-and-coming community bank innovators and influencers who represent the future of the industry.
