Awards & Recognition
Citizens and Charter One have received numerous awards in the communities where we operate, listed below are just a few:
Citizens Financial Group
2008 Pioneer Award for Leadership in employer-assisted housing from Homes for Working Families
2007 Citizens Financial Group tops national list of adoption-friendly workplaces
Citizens Financial Group ranks first on the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's list of the top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in America.
2006 Small Business Administration's (SBA) Export Lender of the Year
The Export Lender Award is presented annually to SBA lenders who have provided significant financing in the SBA Export Working Capital, Export Express and International Trade loan programs. Citizens made 91 Export Express loans totaling more than $4.4 million in New England, the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest states during Fiscal Year 2005 (ending 9/30/05). Citizens produced 47 percent of all Export Express loans made nationally.
2005 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
The Freedom Award, established in 1996, is the highest award a company can receive for its support of the National Guard and Reserve. Citizens was honored for the company's support of colleagues serving in the National Guard and Reserve and their families. The Department of Defense named Citizens one of 15 employers in the United States to receive the 2005 award from among 1,492 applicants.
2005 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
Citizens received the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibilty from the Families and Work Institute, US Chamber of Commerce's Center for Workforce Preparation and the Center for Emerging Futures in recognition of its many programs to support employees.
2005 “Pro Patria Award”
Rhode Island Committee for Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (IESGR) recognized Citizens for its comprehensive military leave policies for not only the employee being activated but also the immediate family.
2005 U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Corporate Stewardship Award”
Citizens Financial Group was selected as one of two companies in the nation to receive this award. Citizens was recognized for advancing important social and economic goals for communities across the country. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez and U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Thomas J. Donahue presented then CFG President and CEO, Larry Fish with the award.
2004 “Corporate Friend of Children Award” from the Child Welfare League of America
Citizens was selected for its outstanding commitment to and support of programs and services that sustain and serve the community. Citizens Financial Group was nominated to receive this award by Children's Friend in Rhode Island.
New England
Connecticut
- 2007 - Corporate Partner Award for Conservation from the Nature Conservancy
- 2007 - Larry McHugh Business Award from the Middlesex NAACP
- 2007 - Broad Park Affordable Housing Funders Award
- 2007 - Mutual Housing of South Central Ct. Leadership Award
- 2007 - #1 SBA Lender Award
- 2007 - Neighborhood Housing Services' Community Partner Award
- 2007 - NAACP Youth Service Award
- 2007 - NAACP Gold Corporate Award
- 2007 - Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents "Partner Award" in recognition of the Tools for Schools program
- 2007 - New Haven Free Public Library's Mary B. Ives Award in recognition of our support for the "ReadMobile"
- 2006 - Connecticut Housing Coalition Angel Award
- 2006 - Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Award
- 2006 - Marrakech Foundation's Corporate Citizens Award
- 2006 - Granville Academy's Outstanding Supporter Award
Massachusetts
2007 Partners for Youth with Disabilities Award
Citizens Bank was recognized at PYD's annual gala for supporting its mentoring programs, designed to empower young people with disabilities reach their full potential.
2007 Hero of the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation
Citizens Bank was honored for its support in helping the CSNDC provide affordable housing opportunities for the residents of the Codman Square neighborhood in Dorchester, Mass.
2007 No. 1 SBA Lender in Massachusetts
Citizens Bank was recognized by the Small Business Administration at its quarterly partners' meeting for being the No. 1 SBA lender in Massachusetts for 2007.
2007 South Shore Housing Development Corporation
Citizens Bank was recognized at the South Shore Housing Development Corporation's anniversary celebration for its commitment to the organization's affordable housing initiatives.
2007 Founders Award
Citizens Bank was presented the first Founders Award from InnerCity Entrepreneurs for the bank’s support of the organization. ICE has established itself as a proven leader in educating and training urban entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, and in so doing, to retain and create new jobs in the inner-city neighborhoods of cities in Massachusetts.
2007 Leadership Award
Hap, The Region's Housing Partnership, awarded the Leadership Award to Citizens Bank for its continued support in helping the organization revitalize an old neighborhood in Springfield, Mass.
2006 Innovator of the Year Award
Citizens Bank was named Innovator of the Year in the large company category at the Boston Business Journal's Corporate Philanthropy Summit 2006 for its Champions in Action® and Community Gems programs.
2006 United Way “Campaign of the Year Award” to CBM
2006 Economic Opportunity Hall of Fame Award
Organization for a New Equality Because of Citizens Bank's commitment and priority of promoting new ways to address issues of economic self-sufficiency, including financial education and asset development initiatives and the Citizens Housing Bank, Organization for a New Equality (ONE) honored Citizens Bank as a leader in increasing economic opportunity for those most in need.
2006 Friends of Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center Award
Citizens Bank was presented this award for supporting the organization's various programs. Citizens has sponsored BCNC's Oak Street Youth program and the New Year banquet.
New Hampshire
2007 - named one of the "Best Companies to Work For" by Business NHMagazine.
2005 "Seven Seals" Award
New Hampshire Committee for the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve recognized Citizens for its comprehensive military leave policies for not only the employee being activated but also the immediate family.
2006 Business of the Year
Citizens Bank New Hampshire was recognized as one of the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce's Businesses of the Year. Citizens was honored for its outstanding reputation and service to the community.
2006 Spirit of New Hampshire Volunteer Champion Award
Citizens Bank New Hampshire was recognized for reflecting the strong ethic of service and volunteerism in the state and among its colleagues.
2005 Inaugural Recipient of the Commendable Company Award
This award from the New Hampshire Business Resource Center recognizes Citizens commitment to providing dedicated and reliable services to its customers - specifically its Citizens Job Bank program.
2004 Business in the Arts Awards
Noted for its statewide and broad support of the arts and specifically its work with the Palace Theatre and Strawberry Banke.
Rhode Island
2005 Gold Award for Minority Lending
Citizens Bank was honored with the Gold Award for Minority Lending by the Small Business Administration in Rhode Island at its annual Minority Enterprise Development Week dinner.
• Big Sisters Award for Volunteerism
• Governor's Award for Community Service from Sisters of Mercy
• Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Gold Award
• Best Mortgage Company and Best Bank - Woonsocket Call reader's poll
• SBA Gold Award for Minority Lending
• Greater Providence Chamber Ambassador of the Year
• No. 1 SBA Lender in Rhode Island
• No. 1 Housing Lender in Rhode Island
Vermont
- 2007 - #1 SBA Lender for 2007
- 2007 - Named one of the Best Places to Work by Vermont Business Magazine
- 2006 - “Outstanding First Campaign” award at the annual community awards given by the United Way
- 2006 - Citizens Bank wins award from Vermont Bar Association - recognizing Citizens Bank outstanding contribution to the cause of equal access to justice for all Vermonters.
- 2005 - SBA No. 1 lender in Vermont
- 2005 - Committee on Temporary Shelter - Corporate Hero Award
- 2005 - Defense Employer Support Freedom Award for the company's support of colleagues serving in the National Guard and Reserve and their families.
Mid-Atlantic
Delaware
- 2007 - #1 SBA lender for 2007
- 2006 - Citizens recognized as the # 1 SBA lender in Delaware
- 2005 - Citizens Bank named Best Place to Work in the Financial Services Sector by the Wilmington News Journal
Citizens Bank awarded the Lenders Cup by the SBA in recognition of our number 1 SBA lender status Peggy Strine given the Excellence In Community Service Award by the Delaware Community Reinvestment Council Citizens Bank received a Friends of Education Award from the Delaware Department of Education in recognition of our commitment to education.
Citizens Bank received a recognition award from Adopt A Family in recognition of our Tools for Schools program.
New York
- 2007 - Founder’s Award from Colonie Senior Services Center, Inc.
- 2007 - Silver Nail Award from Flower City Habitat for Humanity
Pennsylvania
- 2007 - Corporate Partner Award from the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania
- 2007 - Dreammaker Award from HEARTH Pittsburgh
- 2006 - Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania: Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania by Workforce Philadelphia
Corporate Citizenship Award
Citizens Bank was the recipient of the Corporate Citizenship Award from the Philadelphia Region Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission as part of a state-wide program celebrating the commission's 50 Years of Promoting Diversity and Equal Opportunity. The Corporate Citizenship Award is in recognition of our work in multicultural neighborhoods throughout Pennsylvania.
Midwest
Illinois
2007 Annual Partner of the Year - The People’s Music School
In recognition of the bank’s “Making Music Matter” community initiative, which provided access to music and music education for Chicagoland’s underserved children, Charter One was honored in 2007 as the Annual Partner of the Year by The People’s Music School in Chicago.
2006 Corporate Citizen's Award
The Latino Resource Center Charter One Senior Vice President Allen Rodriguez, the bank's State Director of Community Affairs, was honored by the Latino Resource Center with their Corporate Citizen's Award
2006 Appreciation Award - Asset Builders Community Development Corporation
Charter One Bank Illinois was surprised at the annual graduation ceremony of Asset Builders Community Development Corporation with the announcement that the bank was the recipient of the organization's Appreciation Award.
2006 You Make a Difference Award
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Charter One Senior Vice President Allen Rodriguez, the bank's State Director of Community Affairs, was presented with the Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago's You Make a Difference award for his valued contributions and dedicated service as a member of the organization's board of directors.
2006 Shaping the Future Award - Metropolitan Family Services
Charter One Bank Illinois was presented with a special recognition at the annual meeting of Metropolitan Family Services when it was presented with the organization's Shaping the Future Award for the bank' commitment to strengthening families.
2006 Corporate Partnership Award - The Cara Program
Charter One Bank Illinois's leadership team was presented with The Cara program's Corporate Partnership Award at a special session of the organization's daily Motivations seminar held at Charter One's corporate Chicago headquarters.
NAACP's Corporate Champion Award
At the NAACP's Freedom Fund Dinner, Charter One was presented the Corporate Champion Award for Charter One's commitment to affordable housing for African Americans during the past five years.
Corporate Leadership Award - Spanish Coalition for Jobs
Spanish Coalition for Jobs presented Charter One Bank the Corporate Leadership Award. Each year at its annual dinner, SCJ proudly recognizes one outstanding business leader that exemplifies the agency's ideals and presents that company with the Corporate Leadership Award.
Beautiful People Award - Chicago Urban League
Charter One Senior Vice President Allen Rodriguez, the bank's State Director of Community Affairs, was honored by the Chicago Urban League with a Beautiful People Award for his tireless support and contributions to the organization.
Charter One Bank - U.S. Small Business Administration Lending Award
Charter One Bank is ranked the number one small business lender in Illinois by the U.S. Small Business Administration, demonstrating the bank's commitment to understanding the credit needs of the small business market.
Corporate Leadership Award - U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis
Charter One received the Corporate Leadership Award from U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis for the Bank's outstanding service commitment to meeting both the banking and community needs of the residents of Illinois' Fourth Congressional District.
Michigan
2007 Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization, Community Partner Award,
presented for Charter One’s long-standing commitment to improving the economic development of the neighborhood and increasing affordable housing availability.
2006 Best Banker Award
Donna Murray, Vice President of Community Development at Charter One Bank, was awarded the Best Banker Award by the Black Women Contracting Association for her outstanding accomplishment to community development.
Ohio
2007 - Inside Business magazine and Team NEO honored Charter One with a Team NEO Economic Development Impact Award for Minority Job Creation/Retention
2007 - Charter One received Inside Business’s NEO Success Award for the most successful private, public and emerging companies in northeast Ohio.
2007 - Charter One, Ohio: Named one of the Best Places to Work in Northeast Ohio by North Coast, HR Practices Group
2007 - Sales & Marketing Executives of Cleveland, Distinguished Sales and Marketing Award, awarded to Charter One Ohio State President Ned Handy
Kaleidoscope Magazine 40-40 Club, honoring 40 emerging African-American leaders under 40, 2007, awarded to Quincy Miller
Neighborhood Housing Services, for support of housing services in Greater Cleveland
Inside Business Magazine, NEO Success Award, awarded for successful business results and practices
Harvest for Hunger Platinum Award: Charter One was recognized with the highest level award for our contribution to Harvest for Hunger. Charter One received the Gold award in 2006, and moved up to the Platinum category in 2007 due to the efforts and donations of our colleagues and customers.
YWCA Women of Professional Excellence Award: Ilah Adkins, AVP, Legal Counsel, Ohio, and Carrie Carpenter, VP, Director of Public Affairs, Ohio, received the YWCA Women of Professional Excellence Award. They were both honored for their outstanding achievements in the community.
Team NEO Economic Development Impact Award: Charter One was honored with a Team NEO Economic Development Impact Award for Minority Job Creation/Retention. Charter One was chosen by Inside Business magazine and Team NEO, a leading economic development organization in Northeast Ohio, as the recipient of the first annual award for its contribution to creating jobs in the minority community. Inside Business and Team NEO cited Charter One's status as the No. 1 SBA lender and its UPtown Initiative, Charter One's economic development program in six Cleveland neighborhoods.
Association for Better Community Development, Inc. gave Charter One a Helping Hand Award for Outstanding Suppor
Cleveland Public Power: Charter One received a top customer award from Cleveland Public Power at their 100th anniversary event.
The Town Crier featured Charter One in their “Best of” edition. Charter One was voted as the best mortgage bank by readers in the Austintown/Boardman/Youngstown area.
2006 United Black Fund Silver Anniversary Appreciation Award was awarded to Charter One at its 25th anniversary event
2005 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People “Carrie Simon Scholarship Award”
2005 NAACP “Community Award”
2005 National Black MBA Association Corporate Partner of the Year
2005 U.S. Small Business Administration Top Minority Lender - Northern Ohio District
- 2006 U.S. Small Business Administration Financial Services Champion of the Year Award was awarded for leadership championing lending for small businesses
- United Black Fund Silver Anniversary Appreciation Award was bestowed upon Charter One at their 25th anniversary event, which was co-chaired by Ohio President and CEO Ned Handy
- Harvest for Hunger Gold Award was presented on National Hunger Awareness Day for Charter One colleagues' extraordinary commitment to the fight against hunger. Colleagues collected food, held fund raising events, and donated funds through the food bank's virtual on-line grocery store.
2005
- NAACP Carrie Simon Award for support of youth scholarship programming
- NAACP Community Award recognizes Charter One for its continued support for community involvement and encouraging others to come together in the community
- Union Miles Development Corporation (UMDC) recognizes Charter One for its support of community activities
- East Side Organizing Project Community Hero Award for making the most positive changes in the community by consistently making a difference
- Fair Housing Contact Service Dedication to the Spirit of Fair Housing award for sharing their vision to stand by fair housing practices
- Ohio Equity Fund for Housing XII Investors Award for project partnerships in affordable housing
- National Black MBA Association Corporate Partner of the Year honored Charter One for its partnership
- 2005 U.S. Small Business Administration Number One Lender - Cleveland District Office -- was awarded to Charter One for the first time in 2005 after services to small businesses were enhanced to better serve customers and the community
- 2005 U.S. Small Business Administration Top Minority Lender - Cleveland District Office - Charter One became the top minority lender in 2005
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