• Buckeye Community Bank is recognized as one of America’s best community banks by the Institute for Extraordinary Banking for the third consecutive year.
• The national award recognizes community banks’ invaluable contributions to their communities and the industry.
• Buckeye was also recognized with a national philanthropic award for its commitment to making a lasting impact on those in the community.

For the third consecutive year, Buckeye Community Bank has been honored nationally for its unwavering commitment to local priorities by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking. The prestigious national “Banky Award” recognizes the top tier of American community banks that demonstrate an exemplary commitment to customer service, community engagement, and innovative banking practices.

Additionally, Buckeye received the “BanksGiving Banky Award” from the Institute, celebrating its outstanding philanthropy and commitment to positively shaping its community.

“The fact that Buckeye Community Bank has achieved this honor for three consecutive years is a testament to the hard work of every member of the bank’s team. This recognition means a great deal to us because it reflects our unwavering commitment to the people and communities we serve,” said Buckeye President and CEO Ben Norton. “We have never lost sight of what makes community banking so special in the relationships built, the trust earned, and the genuine care we deliver to our clients. The acknowledgement validates Buckeye’s approach and importance to the communities we serve. We are motivated by it to continue raising the bar for community banking.”

The Institute for Extraordinary Banking evaluates nominees based on multiple criteria, including customer satisfaction scores, community reinvestment initiatives, employee engagement, financial literacy programs, and innovative service delivery. Award recipients are community banking institutions that have made significant contributions to their local communities and to the economy at large.

“Community banks recognize the aspirations, dreams, and silent hopes of small businesses and families,” said Roxanne Emmerich, Chair and Founder of The Institute for Extraordinary Banking. “The heart and soul of an extraordinary community bank is a visionary blueprint for its community’s success—and the ability to bring that vision to life. The banks we honor as Top 5 Percenters this year exemplify that standard.”

This year’s national recognition comes on the heels of Buckeye’s recent achievements, including the opening of two new branches and two administrative offices, significant growth in accounts and loans, and the celebration of the bank’s 25th anniversary.