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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Past awards

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