The Best of the Best for 2022
It was our distinct honor to host The Extraordinary Banking™ Awards on April 21, 2022 in Naples, Florida as the highlight of the 7th Annual Best Banks in America™ Super Conference.
The Extraordinary Banking Awards highlight the vital yet often overlooked role that local community banks play in our nation’s economy. Without a vibrant local banking industry, our small businesses and families often lack the have-your-back support of a true community bank that makes communities really thrive. The Extraordinary Banking Awards recognize the best of what community banks offer to our cities, towns, and nation: a true commitment to the success of the small businesses and local community they serve. Only the top community banks in America earn this prestigious award that signifies their elite status.
Our emcee: comedian and speaker David Glickman
What’s an awards celebration without a bit of the bubbly?
All ready to be handed out to our distinguished, accomplished winners
The Best of the Best for 2022
Our distinguished panel of industry-expert judges found 43 community banks worthy to receive Banky Awards for their commitment to strong community banking. In addition, the judges named winners in four asset classes in five special-focus categories, as well as overall category winners. Finally, the judges selected three finalists for the coveted Extraordinary Bank of the Year™ Award; the judges and our Super Conference attendees voted to choose the winner.
We proudly present the 2022 winners of The Extraordinary Banking Awards.
2022 Extraordinary Bank of the Year
Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass (Harrisburg, IL)
The team from Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass poses with a check representing the $25,000 donation to be made in the bank’s name to The Unstoppable Foundation
From left to right: Brad Henshaw, President; Christine Hankins, President of Retail Banking; Charles (Charlie) Holland, CEO
The moment our Extraordinary Bank of the Year winner was announced
From left to right: Misty Allen, Director of The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™; Roxanne Emmerich, Founder and Chair of the Institute
Finalists for Extraordinary Bank of the Year congratulate our winner
From left to right: Our winner Charles (Charlie) Holland, CEO, Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass (Harrisburg, IL); David Krause, CEO, Pioneer Bank (St. Peter, MN); Nevin Grigsby, President, Farmers State Bank (Pittsfield, IL)
Finalists for 2022 Extraordinary Bank of the Year
Farmers State Bank (Pittsfield, IL)
Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass (Harrisburg, IL)
Pioneer Bank (St. Peter, MN)
The team from finalist Farmers State Bank (Pittsfield, IL)
From left to right: Adam Lawson, SVP/Lending Officer; Bryan Hubbert, VP; Roxanne Emmerich; Founder and Chair, Institute for Extraordinary Banking; Nevin Grigsby, President; Jill Moss, Chief Operating Officer; Abby Lashmett Whewell, Client Experience Manager
The team from finalist Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass (Harrisburg, IL)
From left to right: Brad Henshaw, President; Christine Hankins, President of Retail Banking; Roxanne Emmerich; Founder and Chair, Institute for Extraordinary Banking; Charles (Charlie) Holland, CEO
The team from finalist Pioneer Bank (St. Peter, MN)
From left to right: David Krause, CEO; Roxanne Emmerich; Founder and Chair, Institute for Extraordinary Banking; Duane Olenius, CRO; Clay Sharkey, CCO
2022 Banky Award™ Recipients
Complete List of Banky Award Winners
- Bank of Guam
- Citizens Bank (Batesville, AR)
- Community Bank – CBNA (Canton, NY)
- Denver Savings Bank (Denver, IA)
- Farmers State Bank (Pittsfield, IL)
- Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass (Harrisburg, IL)
- Field & Main Bank (Henderson, KY)
- First Bank (Sterling, KS)
- First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (Quincy, IL)
- First National Bank of Syracuse (Syracuse, KS)
- First Volunteer Bank (Chattanooga, TN)
- Flanagan State Bank (Flanagan, IL)
- Forward Bank (Marshfield, WI)
- German American State Bank (German Valley, IL)
- Home State Bank (Jefferson, IA)
- Hoosier Heartland State Bank (Crawfordsville, IN)
- KS Bank (Smithfield, NC)
- Locality Bank (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- Louisiana National Bank (Ruston, LA)
- Main Street Bank (Marlborough, MA)
- Merchants Bank of Indiana (Carmel, IN)
- Minnesota National Bank (Sauk Centre, MN)
- Montecito Bank and Trust (Santa Barbara, CA)
- Nicolet National Bank (Green Bay, WI)
- North Brookfield Savings Bank (North Brookfield, MA)
- Oconee State Bank (Watkinsville, GA)
- Peach State Bank and Trust (Gainesville, GA)
- Pioneer Bank (St. Peter, MN)
- Richwood Bank (Richwood, OH)
- Rondout Savings Bank (Kingston, NY)
- Savings Bank of Danbury (Danbury, CT)
- Security Bank (Laurel, NE)
- Security State Bank (Scott City, KS)
- Star Bank (Maple Lake, MN)
- Sterling Federal Bank (Sterling, IL)
- Success Bank (Bloomfield, IA)
- The Bank of Elk River (Elk River, MN)
- The First Citizens National Bank (Upper Sandusky, OH)
- TS Bank (Treynor, IA)
- Ulster Savings Bank (Kingston, NY)
- Valley Bank of Commerce (Roswell, NM)
- Vista Bank (Ralls, TX)
- West Shore Bank (Ludington, MI)
BanksGiving™ Award for philanthropy
- Under $300 Million Asset Class: Hoosier Heartland State Bank (Crawfordsville, IN)
- $300 Million to $500 Million Asset Class: TS Bank (Treynor, IA)
- $500 Million to $1 Billion Asset Class: Richwood Bank (Richwood, OH)
- Over $1 Billion Asset Class: TIE between First Volunteer Bank (Chattanooga, TN) and Main Street Bank (Marlborough, MA)
- Overall Category Winner: Hoosier Heartland State Bank (Crawfordsville, IN)
- Under $300 Million Asset Class: Security Bank (Laurel, NE)
- $300 Million to $500 Million Asset Class: Sterling Federal Bank (Sterling, IL)
- $500 Million to $1 Billion Asset Class: KS Bank (Smithfield, NC)
- Over $1 Billion Asset Class: Main Street Bank (Marlborough, MA)
- Overall Category Winner: Sterling Federal Bank (Sterling, IL)
Thought Leader Award for innovative approaches
- Under $300 Million Asset Class: Security Bank (Laurel, NE)
- $300 Million to $500 Million Asset Class: First National Bank of Syracuse (Syracuse, KS)
- $500 Million to $1 Billion Asset Class: KS Bank (Smithfield, NC)
- Over $1 Billion Asset Class: First Volunteer Bank (Chattanooga, TN)
- Overall Category Winner: Security Bank (Laurel, NE)
TGIM® Culture Award for employee engagement
- Under $300 Million Asset Class: Security Bank (Laurel, NE)
- $300 Million to $500 Million Asset Class: First National Bank of Syracuse (Syracuse, KS)
- $500 Million to $1 Billion Asset Class: Field & Main Bank (Henderson, KY)
- Over $1 Billion Asset Class: Main Street Bank (Marlborough, MA)
- Overall Category Winner: First National Bank of Syracuse (Syracuse, KS)
Money Smarts Award for financial literacy education
- Under $300 Million Asset Class: Security Bank (Laurel, NE)
- $300 Million to $500 Million Asset Class: TIE between Home State Bank (Jefferson, IA) and First National Bank of Syracuse (Syracuse, KS)
- $500 Million to $1 Billion Asset Class: West Shore Bank (Ludington, MI)
- Over $1 Billion Asset Class: Main Street Bank (Marlborough, MA)
- Overall Category Winner: TIE between Home State Bank (Jefferson, IA) and First National Bank of Syracuse (Syracuse, KS)
BanksGiving Award Overall Category Winner: Hoosier Heartland State Bank (Crawfordsville, IN)
From left to right: Roxanne Emmerich, Founder and Chair, Institute for Extraordinary Banking; Brad Monts, President/CEO
Above and Beyond Customer Service Award Overall Winner: Sterling Federal Bank (Sterling, IL)
From left to right: Roxanne Emmerich, Founder and Chair, Institute for Extraordinary Banking; Dean Ahlers, CEO
Thought Leader Award Overall Winner: Security Bank (Laurel, NE)
From left to right: Roxanne Emmerich, Founder and Chair, Institute for Extraordinary Banking; Lee Potts, Vice President/Senior Credit Officer
TGIM Culture Award Overall Winner: First National Bank of Syracuse (Syracuse, KS)
From left to right: Roxanne Emmerich, Founder and Chair, Institute for Extraordinary Banking; Chris Floyd, CEO
Money Smarts Award Overall Winner (tie): Home State Bank (Jefferson, IA)
From left to right: From left to right: Roxanne Emmerich, Founder and Chair, Institute for Extraordinary Banking; Bob Allen, President
Money Smarts Award Overall Winner (tie): First National Bank of Syracuse (Syracuse, KS)
From left to right: From left to right: Roxanne Emmerich, Founder and Chair, Institute for Extraordinary Banking; Chris Floyd, CEO