Bank of Guam has been recognized among the top extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking, winning three major awards.

Bank of Guam received the Institute’s Banky Award for its commitment to strong community banking. This recognition is given to top community banks across the country to help people find the best banks in their communities.

Bank of Guam has previously received the Banky Award in 2022 and 2023.

Additionally, Bank of Guam won the 2024 Money Smarts Banky Award for Financial Literacy Education and the BanksGiving Banky Award for Philanthropy.

Money Smarts Banky Award for Financial Literacy Bank of Guam was recognized for its sustainability and social impact programs focused on financial literacy and financial empowerment throughout the island community. 

Bank of Guam was recognized for the various community partnerships for their signature event, the Hagåtña City Run & Block Party. 

This event raised thousands of dollars toward the fight against cancer and their post-Typhoon Mawar recovery efforts were recognized including fundraising initiatives, donating of facilities, and food donations.

“These awards reflect our deep commitment to the people of Guam and our belief in the power of community. Every day, we work alongside our neighbors to strengthen our islands. Whether it’s through the Hagåtña City Run & Block Party or our efforts to support recovery after Typhoon Mawar, we are driven by a simple idea that when we come together, we can achieve amazing things,” said Bank of Guam President and CEO, Joaquin Cook. 

“Meanwhile, financial empowerment is more than just a goal for us - it’s a promise. We want every resident to feel confident in their financial future, no matter what their starting point. This recognition inspires us to keep pushing forward, building on our founder's vision, and ensuring that everyone in our community has the tools and support they need to succeed,” Cook added.