2016 CSR Leadership Awards
Allstate Insurance Company “Corporations have the capabilities, people and resources to make a positive difference in the world. At Allstate, we’re very proud of our deep commitment to community involvement. Through Good Starts Young – our portfolio of youth empowerment programs – we sponsor WE Day that enables over 880,000 youth to undertake service-based learning and volunteering. We work hard to stop domestic violence through our Purple Purse financial literacy campaign and we're very active in promoting Teen Safe Driving.”
Thomas J. Wilson
Chairman and CEO, Allstate
Associated Banc-Corp “Ensuring the well-being of our Midwest communities in which we do business is an integral part of our strategy. As evidenced by $1.9 million in CRA-qualifying contributions to various nonprofit partners and over 50,000 volunteer hours in 2015, we feel strongly in supporting our friends, colleagues and neighbors. The Hits for Homes program was a unique and rewarding opportunity that provided us the privilege to empower homeowners to maintain their homes and improve the quality of their lives.�
Philip B. Flynn
President and CEO, Associated Bank
Bank of Hawaii Corporation “On behalf of Bank of Hawaii, we’re greatly humbled and honored to have received this award for six consecutive years. We proudly continue our longstanding tradition of giving back with this year’s theme of “Building a Better Tomorrow.” Our volunteers, called the Bankoh Blue Crew, consider it a privilege to help fulfill our greatest obligation to our island communities and customers—providing the gift of time, energy and expertise to make Hawai‘i better place.”
Peter S. Ho
Chairman, President and CEO, Bank of Hawaii
BB&T Corporation "An investment in our community is one of the best investments we will ever make! Whether it’s a financial contribution, an investment of our time or both, we can truly make a difference. Helping support our communities is immensely gratifying, and being able to do so is not an obligation, it’s a privilege.“
Kelly King
Chairman and CEO, BB&T
BBVA Compass "BBVA Compass employees pushed the envelope in 2015, volunteering more of their time than ever before to help the people in our communities take better control of their financial lives. We want to build a brighter future for everyone, and our financial literacy efforts are a big component of that mission. We are honored to receive an award that recognizes our commitment, and we want to thank Financial Services Roundtable for this special recognition.�
Manolo SĂĄnchez
Chairman and CEO, BBVA Compass
BMO Financial Corp. “BMO Harris Bank believes that opening dialogue and talking about money is a key step in putting children today on the path to financial understanding and success. Most parents recognize that money conversations should be happening at home, but few feel equipped to have them. Talk With Our Kids About Money gives us an opportunity to bridge that gap. We are thrilled to partner with parents, teachers and students to aid in this important work.�
Chris Begy
US Country Head and CEO, BMO Financial Corp.
Citigroup, Inc. “Citi’s citizenship efforts reflect an understanding of the priorities and concerns of our clients, partners and colleagues, and a commitment to use our global scale to help address global challenges.”
Michael Corbat
CEO, Citigroup, Inc.
Comerica Incorporated “When the communities where we operate are successful, so is Comerica. That’s why understanding and responding to the changing needs of the communities where we live and work is essential to our banking business. To help us be a good corporate citizen, we collaborate with community-based partners in a wide range of ways, including through our philanthropic projects and employee volunteer activities.”
Ralph W. Babbs Jr.
Chairman and CEO, Comerica Incorporated
Discover Financial Services "Discover employees have been able to make an impact on our community and in the world around us. Looking ahead, we will continue our commitment to caring and we remain inspired by the opportunities to continue to make a real difference in the future.“
David Nelms
Chariman and CEO, Discover Financial Services
Fifth Third Bancorp “CSR is a way of life at Fifth Third Bank. We keep the customer at the center of everything we do and view financial empowerment of individuals and communities as our key mission. Understanding the impact of financial literacy on quality of life, our employees volunteer thousands of hours annually to deliver access, educational programs and resources to financially empower people, especially the underserved, and put them on a path to financial security.�
Greg D. Carmichael
President and CEO, Fifth Third Bancorp
KeyCorp “We balance mission and margin to participate in the growth and revitalization of the communities we call home.�
Beth E. Mooney
Chairman and CEO, KeyCorp
Northern Trust Corporation “On behalf of Northern Trust’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board of Directors and our more than 16,000 employees around the globe we are honored to receive FSR’s 2016 CSR Leadership Award. The volunteer engagements profiled by FSR show the strong commitment of the financial services sector to communities around the United States and the globe. Congratulations to the other awardees for their work.”
Frederick H. Waddell
Immediate Past Chairman, FSR Chairman and CEO, Northern Trust Corporation
People’s United Bank “Receiving the CSR Leadership Award is quite an honor, particularly because it recognizes the time and talent that People’s United Bank employees devote to the communities where we live and work. In addition to the $5.8 million awarded to our nonprofit partners in 2015, our employees gave more than 27,000 volunteer hours and conducted over 500 financial education presentations. Helping our communities grow and thrive has always been an important part of our business.”
Jack Barnes
President and CEO, People’s United Bank
The PrivateBank “The PrivateBank recognizes the important role financial literacy plays in creating opportunities and improving the strength of our communities. Whether teaching a family the basics of homeownership or giving an entrepreneur the right foundation to build a business, The PrivateBank believes education is the key and we are honored to be recognized for our efforts in promoting financial literacy.�
Larry Richman
President and CEO, The PrivateBank
Regions Financial Corporation “At Regions, we approach supporting our communities with a mindset of doing more. We believe that corporate social responsibility is an opportunity to do more in how we positively impact the community in areas of small business growth, job creation, and financial education. Our associates give their time and talent to support our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion, to respond in times of disaster, and to encourage economic development and sustainability.�
Grayson Hall
Chairman, President and CEO, Regions Financial Corporation
State Farm® Insurance Company “State Farm® associates are guided daily by our mission to help others - - from being here for our customers to help with what matters most, to the support we provide to organizations and communities across America. We strive to lift up others by helping to build strong, thriving communities that create opportunities for generations to come.”
Michael Tipsord
President, Vice Chairman and CEO, State Farm®
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank ® "At TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, we are committed to making a positive impact in the community. Helping to sustain healthy, vibrant communities is good for the community, our customers, and the local economy. On behalf of all of us at TD Bank, thank you for recognizing our employees' contributions with this Corporate Social Responsibility Award.”
Mike Pedersen
President and CEO, TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®
Toyota Financial Services “Through our ‘making life easier’ programs, Toyota Financial Services partners with best-in class, nationally recognized organizations, like Boys & Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts and Junior Achievement to provide educational opportunities and tools to underserved youth with a focus on financial education. We are very honored to receive the Financial Services Roundtable’s Corporate Social Responsibility award this year. Each of our 39 Toyota Financial Services offices across the country, including Puerto Rico, are dedicated to sharing their ’know-how’ and skills to best serve their local communities and this award is a true testament to their work.”
Mike Groff
President and CEO, Toyota Financial Services
U.S. Bancorp “We invest our time, resources and passion to build and support vibrant communities that allow every person to work toward their possible. Through the Community Possible pillars of Work, Home, and Play, we invest in the building blocks of all thriving communities including; stable employment opportunities, a home to call your own, and a community connected through culture, recreation and play. We embrace our responsibility as a community leader and helping everyone make possible happen.�
Richard Davis
Chairman and CEO, U.S. Bank
Wells Fargo & Company “To continue to succeed as a global bank, Wells Fargo must help address key social, economic, and environmental challenges and strengthen the communities in which we operate for current and future generations. Our efforts to integrate CSR strategies across all aspects of our business, products, and culture position us to have a positive and critical impact on people, industries, and the broader global economy when and where it matters most.�
John Stumpf
Chairman and CEO, Wells Fargo
Congratulations to all of the 2016 CSR Leadership Award Recipients!