2023 National Community Bank Service Awards


ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Awards is a moment to celebrate the community banks that have stepped up for their communities in significant ways.

Over the years we have heard stories about how community banks have filled gaps in their communities—by providing financial literacy education, services to families in need, and programs to uplift those that need support the most.

Nominations will be considered for promotional purposes through ICBA's national public relations and social media outreach.

Nominations are now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of this year's winner.

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In 2023, ICBA’s award program includes two awards:

Exceptional Community Bank Service Award


Awarded to a bank who developed the service program three or more years ago

Emerging Community Bank Service Program Award


Awarded to a bank who developed the service program less than three years ago.

Complete Bank Nomination for Exceptional Community Bank Service Award and Emerging Service Program Award


  • Award submissions will be accepted from March 1 – Sunday, Apr. 30, 2023.
  • Submissions for Exceptional Community Bank Service Award and Emerging Community Bank Service Program Award collect the following information through an online form: First Name and Last Name of Submitter, Bank Name, Bank Address, Phone, Email, Program Name, Time Since Service Program Was Developed, Employee Participation (% of employees who participated), Approximate Total Hours Donated by Bank, Average Hours Donated by Individual and a Description of the Bank Service Program.
  • Awards will be accepted from ICBA member banks only.  An ICBA member bank may complete multiple submissions for the National Community Bank Service Awards. 
  • Exceptional Community Bank Service Award will be presented to an ICBA member bank that has had a service program in place for three or more years. 
  • Emerging Community Bank Service Program Award will be presented to an ICBA member bank that has had a service program in place for less than three years. 
  • Exceptional Community Bank Service Award and Emerging Community Bank Service Program Award will be judged on the following criteria: 
    • Impact/Program/Success/Creativity/Innovation
    • Consideration will also be given for: Employee Involvement/Volunteerism/Time Donated/Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Involvement/Volunteerism/Time Donated/Volunteer Hours: judged based on form field submissions. 
  • Judges will be three members of the ICBA Marketing & Communications Department, one executive from FIS, and one community banker. Community bank judges will be from NCBSA winning banks.

Previous Award Winners

Congratulations to 2022's Winners!

It’s no secret that community banks have built plenty of social capital due to their charitable work and community involvement. But they’re not in it for the PR.

What sets their approach apart from a standard corporate CSR strategy is that community banks tailor their giving to local needs, just as they provide banking services tailored to their customers.

The winners of ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Awards, which recognize member banks for their extraordinary efforts during the past year, are shining examples of the community bank difference.

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