Dream First Bank Recognized as One of America's Most Extraordinary Banks
Dream First Bank has been named one of the top extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Bankingâ˘, earning an impressive six Banky Awards across multiple categories in 2025. This recognition emphasizes the bank's commitment to serving people in its communities across western Kansas and Oklahoma.
Award Categories and Achievements
The bank received awards in these key areas:
- Thought Leadership Banky Award - For extraordinary bank practices that raise industry standards with excellence in unique, cutting-edge practices while achieving exemplary financial results
- BanksGiving Banky Award - For extraordinary philanthropy, recognizing outstanding commitment to shaping community strategic direction and making lasting impacts
- Above-and-Beyond Customer Service Banky Award - For systems and follow-through that create consistent, proven, exemplary customer service for clients
- Money Smarts Banky Award - For financial literacy education through extraordinary service to customers and community
- Thank God It's Monday! Culture Banky Award - For creating a culture where people bring their best selves to work to impact customers and communities
- Banky Award - National recognition reserved for the strongest community banks that consistently deliver extraordinary impact
Leadership Perspective
"We are honored to receive a record number of Banky Awards this year, as part of our commitment to helping all of our customers realize their dreams," said Chris Floyd, CEO of Dream First Bank. "As we continue to expand, providing banking services to people all over the country, we will continue to find ways to help make our customer's dreams a reality."
The Importance of Community Banking
The Extraordinary Banking⢠Awards spotlight the indispensable role of community banks in America's financial and social fabric. While often overlooked, community banks drive small business success, fuel local economies, and serve as trusted partners deeply embedded in the communities they support.
"Community banks recognize the aspirations, dreams, and silent hopes of small businesses and families," said Roxanne Emmerich, Chair and Founder of The Institute for Extraordinary Banking. "The heart and soul of an extraordinary community bank is a visionary blueprint for its community's successâand the ability to bring that vision to life."
Bank History and Mission
Dream First Bank originated in 1906 as First National Bank of Syracuse, serving Hamilton County. While times have changed and the name has evolved, Dream First Bank continues to offer unmatchable customer service, care, and opportunities to make community dreams come true.
The bank strives to ensure that "Every Life We Touch is Improved," and these values remain true today. Dream First Bank is filled with talented bankers dedicated to helping make community dreams come true.
About the Organizations
The Institute for Extraordinary Banking recognizes, honors and celebrates the vital role community banks play in our nation's economy and culture. Through its annual awards, the Institute highlights banks that set new standards for philanthropy, service and innovation.
Dream First Bank has been serving communities across Southwest Kansas and Oklahoma for more than 100 years, with branches in multiple locations. The bank's roots are in agriculture, but it provides a wide array of products and services to fit any dream.
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