Awards & Recognition

For generations, Central Bank has delivered trusted financial solutions, exceptional service, and long-term value to the communities we serve. These accolades reflect our commitment to helping individuals, families, and businesses succeed — today and into the future.

Built on strength and stability

Recognized for Excellence

For 18 consecutive years, Forbes has recognized us for excellence in banking. This year, we are ranked ninth, marking another Top 10 finish, and in our first year of eligibility, S&P Global named us the #1 U.S. Public Bank. These recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to strong performance, trusted leadership, and the customers we proudly serve.

Recognition From Our Customers

Each year, we ask our customers to share honest feedback about their experience with us. Their responses help guide how we improve and continue serving our communities. The results reflect the trust, reliability, and service our customers value most.
94%
94 %
Trust Our Team
73.6
73.6
Customer Recommendation Score (Banks Avg. ~35)
93%
93 %
Service you can rely on
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Additional Honors

Best of the Lake 2025 Winner - Lake Lifestyles

2009-2025

Best of the Lake: Best Bank

Lake Lifestyles

Osage Beach, MO

Best of Sedalia 2025 - Sedalia Democrat

2019-2025

Best of Sedalia: Best Bank

Sedalia Democrat

Sedalia, MO

City's Best 2026 First Place - CITY Magazine

2022-2026

Reader's Choice: Best Bank

CITY Magazine

Jefferson City, MO

2002-2025

Reader's Choice: Best Bank

Lake Sun

Osage Beach, MO

2019-2025

Best of Sedalia: Best Bank

Sedalia Democrat

Sedalia, MO

2020-2025

Reader's Choice: Best Bank

Branson Daily Newspaper

Branson, MO

2020-2025

Reader's Choice: Best Mortgage Company

Branson Daily Newspaper

Branson, MO

2020-2025

Reader's Choice: Best Financial Planning

Branson Daily Newspaper

Branson, MO

2020-2025

Reader's Choice: Best Customer Service

Branson Daily Newspaper

Branson, MO

2024-2025

Best Banks in St. Louis

St. Louis Small Business Monthly

St. Charles, MO

2024-2025

Best Bank

The Official Community's Choice Awards

Naples, FL

2025

Best of Johnson County: Best Bank

Johnson County Post

Prairie Village, KS

2025

Best of Lawrence: Best Bank

Lawrence Journal World

Lawrence, KS

2025

Best of Sedalia: Best Loan Office

Sedalia Democrat

Sedalia, MO

2025

Best of Sedalia: Best Mortgage Firm

Sedalia Democrat

Sedalia, MO

2025

Best Bank in KC

The Pitch

Kansas City, MO

2025

Columbia: Best Bank

Community Votes

Columbia, MO

2025

Independence: Best Bank

Community Votes

Independence, MO

2025

Lee's Summit: Best Bank

Community Votes

Lee's Summit, MO

2025

Lee's Summit: Best Loans

Community Votes

Lee's Summit, MO

2025

Reader's Choice: Best Auto Loan

Boonville Daily News

Boonville, MO

2025

Reader's Choice: Best Bank

Boonville Daily News

Boonville, MO

2025

Reader's Choice: Best Bank

The Advertiser

Eldon, MO

2025

Springfield: Best Bank (2nd place)

Community Votes

Springfield, MO

2025

Shawnee: Best Bank

Community Votes

Shawnee, KS

2024

Best Mortgage Lending Company

The Official Community's Choice Awards

Naples, FL

2023

America's Best Banks

Newsweek

New York, NY

Community Leadership & Service Awards

2025

Fundraising Pacesetter

Heart of Missouri United Way

Columbia, MO

2025

Corporate Ally of the Year

James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial Development Foundation

Columbia, MO

2025

Reader's Choice: Volunteer

Lake Sun

Osage Beach, MO

2025

Best of the Lake: Best Employment Services

Lake Lifestyles

Osage Beach, MO

2025

Best of Sedalia: Best Medium Employer

Sedalia Democrat

Sedalia, MO

2025

Scouting America Good Turn Society

Scouting America Great Rivers Council

Columbia, MO

2025

Boone County Hall of Fame

Boone County Historical Society

Columbia, MO

2025

Live United Award

United Way of Central Missouri

Jefferson City, MO

2025

Most Philanthropic Company

Impact JCMO

Jefferson City, MO

2023

Outstanding Campaign Event

United Way of Central Missouri

Jefferson City, MO

2022

Business of the Year

Downtown Jefferson City

Jefferson City, MO

Top 10 Mobile Banking App for Functionality in the Country

Based on insights from benchmarking platforms, our mobile app provides top-tier functionality, outperforming other community banks.
300+
300 +
Mobile Features
70k+
70 k+
iOS and Google Play Ratings
4.9/5
4.9 /5
iOS App Store Rating
4.8/5
4.8 /5
Google Play Rating
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