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Awards & Accolades

Best Bank for Helping you Prosper!

At First Merchants Bank, we put people first – and we’re humbled that others have taken note. Our “Helping You Prosper” service philosophy, our attentive bankers, and our commitment to corporate social responsibility have been recognized by major news organizations such as Forbes and Newsweek. And, our commitment to taking care of and encouraging growth in our team members has garnered accolades from state boards like the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio SHRM State Council.

Our awards include:


2023-Forbes-Worlds-Best-Banks


Ranked #31

for Forbes 2023 Worlds Best Banks


2023-Forbes-Americas-Best-Banks


Ranked #--

for Forbes 2023 Best Banks in America


2023-Newsweek-Best-Banks


Ranked #1

in Indiana for America’s Best Banks by Newsweek in 2023


2023-Comparably-Best Work-Life-Balance


Top 5%

"Best Work-Life Balance" of all financial services companies evaluated in 2023 by Comparably





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Top 5%

"Best Company Leadership" of all financial services companies evaluated in 2023 by Comparably


2Q23-Comparably-Best-CEO-Women-Award


Top 5%

"Best Company CEO for Women" of all financial services companies evaluated in 2023 by Comparably


2Q23-Comparably-Best-Career-Growth-Award


Top 10%

"Best Company Career Growth" of all financial services companies evaluated in 2023 by Comparably


American Banker Best Bank to work for 2023 logo



Ranked #60

American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023





2022-Forbes-Best-in-State


Ranked #4

in Indiana for Forbes 2022 Best-in-State Bank


2022-Newsweek-Best-Banks


Ranked #1

in Indiana for America’s Best Banks by Newsweek in 2022


Great Employers to Work for in Indiana 2022


Ranked #4

Great Employers to Work for in Indiana by Best Companies Group


Forbes-2022-Best-Banks-logo


Ranked #23

for Forbes 2022 Best Banks in America





2022_CC-BestEmployersOhio


Best Employer

Recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business as one of the Best Employers across the entire state of Ohio in 2022


Top 50 Public Banks 2021


Ranked #19

on Top 50 Public Banks 2021 by S&P Global Market Intelligence





 

Past Awards & Accolades

Ranked #31 for Forbes World's Best Banks in 2023
Ranked #1 in Indiana for America’s Best Banks by Newsweek for 2023
Best Banks to Work For by American Banker in 2023
Best Banks to Work For by American Banker in 2022
Ranked #4 in Indiana for Forbes 2022 Best-in-State Bank
Ranked #1 in Indiana for America’s Best Banks by Newsweek
Ranked #4 2022 Great Employers to Work for in Indiana by Best Companies Group

Ranked as a Forbes Best Bank in America six-years running
Voted as an Ohio Best Employer twice
Comparably
Ranked #19 on Top 50 Public Banks 2021 by S&P Global Market Intelligence

Named as a Best Place to Work in Indiana two years in a row
Named one of the “Best Places to Work” in 2018 by Columbus Business First
#19 for 2018 “Best Places to Work in Illinois”

 

We’re proud of this legacy, but we’re not resting on our laurels. We’re always seeking to improve the lives of our employees, our communities, and our customers, and we’re excited about what the future will bring. We hope you’ll continue to join us on this journey, as we grow and prosper together.