Our awards and honors
We're honored to be recognized for our strength, stability and long-term commitment to our clients, colleagues and communities. These awards reflect our effort to always do what's right for our clients and the bank. We're proud to make a positive impact.
First Citizens Bank
Forbes' America's Best Companies 2026
First Citizens was named in Forbes' America's Best Companies 2026 list, highlighting 500 top-performing US organizations.
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Hope Bryant
Vice Chairwoman
American Banker's The Most Powerful Women in Banking
Hope Bryant, Vice Chairwoman and head of the General Bank, has been named among The Most Powerful Women in Banking in 2025 by American Banker for her influential leadership and impact across the organizations. First Citizens is proud to celebrate her inclusion among the industry's most respected female leaders.
Learn more about Hope's recognition from American Banker.
Forbes Most Trusted Companies in America 2025
First Citizens was named to Forbes' inaugural Most Trusted Companies in America list, ranking number 42. The list examined employee trust, customer trust, investor trust and media sentiment across 2,000 public companies in the US.
Fortune 500 List 2025
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. is a member of the Fortune 500® for the second year in a row. The parent company of First Citizens Bank was named again to the prestigious list of the largest companies in the US by revenue.
Past awards
2025 Coalition Greenwich Leaders: Middle Market Banking in the US
First Citizens was recognized by Coalition Greenwich as a Leader in Middle Market Banking in the US. First Citizens Middle Market Banking achieved national ranks under Valuing Long-Term Relationships, Trust, Customer Service and Satisfaction With Relationship Manager.
Learn more about First Citizens Middle Market Banking's ranking.
Stevie American Business Awards - Energy Finance
First Citizens Energy Finance received two gold Stevie® awards for business excellence in the 23rd annual American Business Awards competition. First Citizens was named Company of the Year in Banking (large bank category) and Achievement in Banking Management in recognition of the bank's success in financing commercial battery energy storage systems that support renewable power generation.
Learn more about First Citizens Energy Finance's recognition.
Forbes Best Banks 2025
For the second year in a row, First Citizens was included on Forbes' annual listing of America's Best Banks.
Learn more about how Forbes calculates its America's Best Banks rankings.
Greenwich Best Bank Awards
For the 12th year in a row, First Citizens was recognized by Crisil Coalition Greenwich's annual Best Bank Awards, receiving 19 national and regional awards across the Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking categories. First Citizens ranked among the top five nationally in overall recognition out of more than 500 banks evaluated.
GOBankingRates award
First Citizens was recognized as the number one bank in North Carolina and South Carolina by GoBankingRates in its annual ranking of America's Best Banks.
Learn more about the GOBankingRates award.
ABF Journal 2024 Dealmakers of the Year - Middle Market Banking
In 2024, First Citizens Middle Market Banking supported one of the largest building materials and aggregates companies in the US, delivering $60 million in financing to support the renewal of the company's $800 million syndicated credit facility.
70th Annual Fortune 500 List
First Citizens BancShares Inc., parent company of First Citizens Bank, made its debut on the Fortune 500 list of the largest companies in the US by revenue. First Citizens ranked 182nd overall on the 2024 Fortune 500 list and 24th on its list of fastest-growing companies for 2024.
Learn more about why Fortune added First Citizens to the list.
Forbes America's Best Banks for 2024
First Citizens was ranked 20th among America's Best Banks for 2024 by Forbes. The 15th annual list analyzed banks' growth, credit quality and profitability for the 2023 calendar year, as well as stock performance in the 12 months through March 18, 2024.
Learn more about how Forbes calculates its America's Best Banks rankings.
Greenwich Excellence & Best Brand Winner
First Citizens maintained Greenwich Excellence and Best Brand award status for 2023, reaffirming the company as a leader in middle market banking and small business banking. Additionally, First Citizens ranked among the top five nationally in overall recognition out of more than 500 banks evaluated—earning six awards in the Middle Market Banking category and receiving 11 national awards and three regional awards in the Small Business Banking category. Coalition Greenwich is the leading global provider of data, analytics and insights for the financial services industry.
Learn more about why Coalition Greenwich thought First Citizens deserved these awards.
Greenwich Excellence & Best Brand Winner
First Citizens maintained Greenwich Excellence and Best Brand award status for 2023, reaffirming the company as a leader in middle market banking and small business banking. Additionally, First Citizens ranked among the top five nationally in overall recognition out of more than 500 banks evaluated—earning six awards in the Middle Market Banking category and receiving 11 national awards and three regional awards in the Small Business Banking category. Coalition Greenwich is the leading global provider of data, analytics and insights for the financial services industry.
Learn more about why Coalition Greenwich thought First Citizens deserved these awards.
GOBankingRates Best Banks Winner
In order to help Americans determine the best banks for their needs, GOBankingRates examined more than 120 banks and 50 credit unions. GOBankingRates Best Banks 2023 scores and rankings are objectively determined by their research and editorial team. Their scoring formula weighs several factors that differ from category to category depending on what consumers want from varying products and banks.
GOBankingRates Best Savings Account Winner
To determine the best available savings accounts, GOBankingRates ranked almost 50 bank accounts based on a number of factors:
Big "I" Best Practices Agency Top Performer Winner
First Citizens was named a Best Practices Top Performer by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, or Big "I". The purpose of the Best Practices study is to compile the operating statistics of the country's leading agents and brokers. To achieve this objective, the agencies included in the annual study must first be nominated for participation by an insurance carrier or a Big "I" state-affiliated association.
Learn more about the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America.
Greenwich Excellence & Best Brand Winner
First Citizens maintained Greenwich Excellence and Best Brand award status for 2022, reaffirming the company as a leader in small business and middle market banking. Additionally, First Citizens ranked fourth in overall recognition out of more than 500 surveyed banks evaluated. Coalition Greenwich is the leading global provider of data, analytics and insights for the financial services industry.
Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT Winner
The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top work environments for technology professionals by Computerworld. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, DEI, future of work, training and retention. In addition, the rankings are reviewed and vetted by a panel of industry experts.
Learn more about how Computerworld selected honorees for this award.
