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Our Awards and Recognitions
At Country Bank, our mission is to serve our customers and our communities with dedication and integrity. We are incredibly proud and humbled to be recognized for our efforts by local and national organizations. These awards, from the Boston Business Journal, the New England Financial Marketing Association (NEFMA), and the American Bankers Association (ABA), highlight our excellence in everything from customer campaigns and financial education to our deep commitment to charitable giving in Massachusetts. While we appreciate the accolades, we see them as a reflection of the trust you place in us every day. Explore our awards below to see our commitment in action.
2025 NEFMA – Gold Award in Website Design
Gold Award, Website Design
We are thrilled to announce that our website has been awarded the Gold Award for Website Design by NEFMA for 2025! This top honor reflects our commitment to providing our customers with a seamless, secure, and user-friendly digital banking experience. We believe our website is our digital front door, and we’re proud it sets a gold standard.
2025 Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce – Business of the Year Finalist
Finalist, Chamber Business of the Year
To be recognized as a leader in our home community is a distinct honor. We are proud to have been named a Finalist for the 2025 Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce Choice Awards, a testament to our team’s exceptional service, performance, and dedication.
Bauer Financial
Bauer’s 5-Star Rating!
We are proud of our Bauer’s 5-Star Rating! This rating showcases our financial strength and reinforces our commitment to make a difference for you, our valued customers, with the peace of mind that your finances are in safe hands with our reputable institution.
2024 Boston Business Journal – Largest Corporate Charitable Contributors
Largest Corporate Charitable Contributors in Massachusetts
Our legacy of giving continues. In 2024, Country Bank was once again named by the Boston Business Journal as one of the Largest Corporate Charitable Contributors in Massachusetts, ranking #51. We are proud to consistently be a leader in corporate philanthropy, investing back into the communities that support us.
2024 NEFMA – Experiential Engagement Marketing
Silver Award, Experiential Engagement Marketing
Banking is about building relationships, and we love connecting with our community in person. We were honored to receive the Silver Award from NEFMA in 2024 for Experiential Engagement. This award recognizes our creative events and sponsorships that allow us to engage directly with our customers and neighbors.
2024 EcoTarium – Groundbreaking Ceremony Sponsor
EcoTarium Third Century Campaign, Stoddard Exhibition Hall Groundbreaking
We are proud to build a better future by investing in education and discovery. This plaque commemorates our contribution to the EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature’s Stoddard Exhibition Hall. We are honored to support this cornerstone institution as it expands to inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators.
2024 Care Central VNA & Hospice – TULIP Sponsorship
Certificate of Appreciation, TULIP Sponsorship
We are honored to support the essential work of organizations that care for our neighbors in times of need. We gratefully accept this Certificate of Appreciation from Care Central VNA & Hospice for our sponsorship of their Inaugural Spring Gather & Grow Breakfast in May 2024.
2023 NEFMA – Silver Award in Integrated Marketing
Silver Award, Integrated Marketing
This award from NEFMA recognizes our success in creating a cohesive and strategic marketing campaign across multiple channels. Earning a Silver Award in 2023 highlights our commitment to providing a seamless and consistent brand experience for our customers, wherever they interact with us.
2022 Monarch Enterprises – Monarch Fore Charities
Monarch Fore Charities
We believe in the power of partnership to uplift our community. We were honored to be recognized by Monarch Enterprises for our support of the Monarch Fore Charities event in 2022. It’s a privilege to help our corporate partners in their efforts to raise funds for important local causes.
2021 NEFMA – Best Out of the Box Campaign
Gold Award, Best Out of the Box Campaign
We believe in creative solutions, both in banking and in marketing. In 2021, we were thrilled to receive the Gold Award from NEFMA for our “Best Out of the Box Campaign.” This honor celebrates our team’s innovative thinking and our dedication to engaging with our customers in fresh and memorable ways.
2021 NEFMA – Winner, Best PR Campaign
Winner, Best Public Relations Campaign
Earning and keeping the trust of our community is our highest priority. In 2021, we were named the winner of the Best PR Campaign by NEFMA. This award recognizes our commitment to clear, transparent, and impactful communication, helping us share our story and important information with the public.
2019 Boston Business Journal – Top Charitable Contributor
Top Charitable Contributor
Giving back is at the core of who we are. In 2019, the Boston Business Journal recognized Country Bank as a Top Charitable Contributor in Massachusetts for donating $890,540 to local causes. This award is a testament to our deep commitment to supporting the non-profits and community organizations that make our region thrive.
2019 ABA Bank Marketing – Winner, Video Awards
Winner, Video Awards (for “Pioneers”)
Storytelling is a powerful way to connect, and we were honored that our “Pioneers” video won a national award from the American Bankers Association (ABA) in 2019. This award celebrates excellence in bank marketing and our passion for sharing the stories that define our community.
2018 Financial Capability Innovation Award
Financial Capability Innovation Award
Empowering our community with financial knowledge is one of our most important missions. In 2018, the Financial Capability Network (presented by EverFi) recognized Country Bank with the Innovation Award for our exceptional efforts to improve the financial capabilities of the communities we serve through education and outreach.
2018 NEFMA – Small Army Print
Award: Second Place, Small Army Print
Effective communication is key. This Second Place award from NEFMA in 2018 recognized the creativity and impact of our print advertising campaigns. It highlights our ability to make a big impression and connect with our audience through thoughtful design and messaging.
2017 Boston Business Journal – Top Charitable Contributors
Top Charitable Contributors
Our commitment to community support is a long-standing tradition. In 2017, the Boston Business Journal honored us as one of Massachusetts’ Top Charitable Contributors for donating $615,000. We are proud to invest in the well-being of the communities we call home.
2017 NEFMA – Second Place in Overall Brand Campaign
Second Place, Overall Brand Campaign
In 2017, our entire brand narrative was recognized with a Second Place honor from NEFMA. This award celebrates the comprehensive effort to define and communicate the Country Bank identity across all platforms, reflecting the heart and soul of our mission.
2017 NEFMA – Merit Winner in Integrated Marketing Campaign
Merit Winner, Integrated Marketing Campaign
This 2017 award from NEFMA recognizes our early success in creating a cohesive marketing campaign across multiple channels. From radio and print to digital messaging, our goal is always to provide a seamless experience for our customers.
2017 NEFMA – First Place in Radio
First Place, Radio
Our voice was heard! We earned First Place from NEFMA for our radio advertising in 2017. This award celebrates our ability to effectively share our message and connect with listeners across the region, proving the enduring power of local radio.
2017 NEFMA – First Place in Outdoor Advertising
First Place, Outdoor Advertising
Taking our message to the streets and highways of our communities earned us a First Place award from NEFMA in 2017. This award recognizes the visual impact and effectiveness of our outdoor advertising campaigns.
The Jimmy Fund – 15 Year Sponsor
15 Year Sponsor, The Jimmy Fund Putt-A-Thon
Our commitment to fighting cancer is a long-term one. This award recognizes our 15-year sponsorship of The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Putt-A-Thon. We are incredibly proud of this long-standing partnership and our role in supporting their life-saving research and patient care.
HomeFront Strong – Recognition of Support
With Our Greatest Appreciation for Support of HomeFront Strong
We are profoundly honored to be recognized by HomeFront Strong for our support of their mission to serve military members, veterans, and their families. This organization provides vital resources in memory of SFC Christopher Roy, and we are humbled to stand with them in supporting our community’s heroes.