Jan 08, 2025
Buckeye Community Bank has once again been honored as one of America’s top community banks by the Institute for Extraordinary Banking. The award marks the second consecutive year Buckeye has received national recognition, highlighting its commitment to serving the local community and delivering exceptional service.
The bank was awarded the prestigious “Extraordinary Bank of the Year” honor, celebrating community banks’ unwavering dedication to their customers, communities, and the broader economy.
The recognition coincides with Buckeye’s 25th anniversary, marking a milestone in its history of building meaningful relationships and providing trusted financial services. Since its founding in October 1999, Buckeye has been locally owned and operated, driven by a mission of fostering trust and prosperity within the local community.
“At Buckeye, we prioritize relationships, viewing our clients not as numbers but as neighbors and partners interested in growing and succeeding,” said Buckeye President and CEO Ben P. Norton. “This award is the result of the dedication of Buckeye’s team and the loyalty of our clients. Our successes are deeply interconnected with the achievements of those we serve, and we are honored to be recognized for making a difference in our communities.”
The annual award – known as the Banky Award – celebrates community banks that demonstrate excellence in supporting the local and national economies.
According to Roxanne Emmerich, Chair and Founder of The Institute for Extraordinary Banking, “Community banks recognize aspirations, dreams, and silent hopes of small businesses and individuals within their communities. The heart and soul of an extraordinary community bank is the visionary blueprint for the community’s success and ability to enact that plan. Those banks, Top 5 Percenters in the industry, were chosen to receive this year’s Banky awards.”
As Buckeye Community Bank celebrates 25 years of serving businesses and individuals, this recognition reaffirms its ongoing mission of empowering the local community through personalized and trustworthy banking services.
