Awards
Striving to be the best every day. With the awards to prove it.
Here are just a few of the accomplishments we take pride in.
Being recognized for our role in serving Californians’ financial needs gives us immense pride. But winning awards is just a bonus. Our priorities each day are an outstanding customer experience and making your money work for you. Thanks to your steady support, we’ve been named a top bank in an array of categories and communities. We are honored to win your vote for our commitment to service, financial solutions and customer relationships.
Take a look at the awards we’ve received for our enduring legacy as the bank of choice for local businesses and residents.
Greenwich excellence and best brand awards
Our Middle Market and Small Business clients say CB&T is a Best Brand. As part of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. we’re proud to have received 20 Greenwich Excellence and 6 Best Brand Awards in 2023 –making us Top 3 in Excellence overall in the nation among all U.S. banks.
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Preferred SBA Lender
Designated a Preferred SBA Lender as a division of Zions Bancorporation, CB&T has demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in SBA requirements with regard to eligibility, credit underwriting, closing and servicing.
The Orange County Register – Best Bank Winner
Our priority is helping you reach your financial goals – gaining recognition is just a bonus. Readers of the Orange County Register have named California Bank & Trust as Best Bank in Orange County for 10 years in a row. Thank you for this recognition. We strive to help our clients achieve lasting success through exceptional service and these awards only reaffirm our commitment to you.
Merit Awards for Business - Corporate Responsibility
We're honored to have received a gold honor for corporate responsibility in the 2024 Merit Awards for Business.
The San Diego Union-Tribune - Best Bank & Best Commercial Bank Winner
Voted San Diego’s “Best Bank” for 14 straight years and “Best Commercial Bank” for 11 years, we’re thankful to for these coveted awards from the newspaper’s annual survey that allows the public to recognize outstanding businesses.
The Sacramento Bee - 2023 Sacramento Favorites
We're proud that our Sacramento branches were voted as a 2023 Sacramento Favorite by The Sacramento Bee.
2024
- San Diego Business Journal - CEO of The Year - Eric Ellingsen
- SDUT- 2024 Best of San Diego “Best Bank”
- SDUT - 2024 "Best Commercial Bank"
- Los Angeles Times 2023 C Suite Magazine Visionary Profile CEO’s – Eric Ellingsen
- Claremont Courier Business of the Year
- San Fernando Valley Business Journal - Valley 200 – Wayne Ward
- dotCOMM Award Gold Winner – In Your Corner Magazine – Spring 2024 Issue
- Hermes – Silver Platinum Award: In Your Corner Magazine
- San Diego Business Journal - CFO of the Year Awards 2024: Chikako Tyler
- San Fernando Valley Business Journal - Leaders to Know: Finance 2024 – Wayne Ward
- San Fernando Valley Business Journal DEI Finalists
- OC Inspirational Women Nominees: Chikako Tyler & Jennifer Troyan
- 2024 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries - Aegea Lee & Marisa Drury
- 2024 Greenwich Excellence Awards
- Los Angeles Business Journal: Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards Finalist
2023
- Los Angeles Business Journal Woman of Influence – Urusla St. Geme
- LA Times 2023 Banking & Finance: Trends, Updates and Visionaries – Ursula St. Geme
- AVA Digital Awards: Platinum winner for In Your Corner Magazine
- San Diego Business Journal 2023 Women of Influence in Accounting & Finance – Chikako Tyler
- Stevie Awards (American Business Awards) – Bronze Winner, In Your Corner Magazine
- Hermes Creative Awards – Platinum Winner In, Your Corner Magazine
- San Diego Business Journal - Top 50 Asian Pacific Islander Leaders of Influence – Adrian Papa Winner
- The Communicator Awards – Award of Excellence In Your Corner Magazine
- San Diego Business Journal CEO of the Year – Eric Ellingsen Finalist
- Los Angeles Business Journal - Women's Leadership Symposium & Awards – Angela Underwood Jacobs Finalist
- Los Angeles Business Journal Leaders of Influence: Banking – Wayne Ward Winner
- San Fernando Valley Business Journal DEI Awards – CB&T Finalist
- Orange County Business Journal Women In Finance – Profile Chikako Tyler
- Los Angeles Times 2023 C Suite Magazine Visionary Profile CEO’s – Eric Ellingsen
- San Diego Union Tribune – CB&T Best Bank Winner
- San Diego Business Journal Leaders of Influence in Advertising, PR & Marketing, Jathan Segur
- dotCOMM Awards – Gold Winner In Your Corner Magazine
- San Diego Business Journal Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Award Finalist
- MarCom Awards – Platinum Winner In Your Corner Magazine
- 2023 National Best & Brightest in Wellness Winner
- Orange County Business Journal’s Companies That Care Winner
- 2023 Sacramento Bee’s Sacramento Favorites
2022
- San Fernando Valley Business Journal 2022 Women Leadership Awards finalist –Julia Choi
- San Diego Business Journal Top 50 LGBTQ+ Leaders of Influence – Jimmy Zemel
- San Diego Business Journal Business Women of the Year finalist - Chikako Tyler
- San Diego Business Journal Top Influential Veteran Business Leaders in San Diego – Gil Kennedy
- LA Times, OC 2022 Banking & Finance: Trends, Updates and Visionaries – Ben Alvarado
- Los Angeles Business Journal LA500, Most Influential Leaders: Wayne Ward
- American Advertising Awards – San Diego: Bronze winner for In Your Corner Magazine
- dotcom Awards: Platinum winner for In Your Corner Magazine
- MarCom Awards: Platinum winner for In Your Corner Magazine
- LA Times 2022 Banking & Finance: Trends, Updates and Visionaries – Chris Edmonds
Let’s Work Together
From helping you open your very first checking account or to working with you to grow and expand your business, our team stands ready to provide you with the award-winning service we’ve staked our reputation on.
