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More Than an Award
More than 20,000 Virginians cast over 250,000 votes statewide to help select this year’s Best of Virginia winners of Virginia Living Magazine’s 15th Annual Best of Virginia Awards. This year, Chesapeake Bank was honored to be recognized as the #1 Bank in Eastern Virginia, #3 Bank in Central Virginia, and Chesapeake Wealth Management was named the #1 Financial Planning Firm in Eastern Virginia.
For us, this recognition means more than an award. It reflects the trust our customers place in us, the strength of our communities, and the relationships we’ve built over the years.
But for us, this didn’t happen overnight.
It’s built in the small moments: welcoming customers by name, conversations at the teller line, making local decisions with care, and relationships that go far beyond transactions. It’s in showing up for our neighbors, supporting local businesses, and staying true to the independent spirit that has guided us since 1900. While the tools and technology continue to evolve, our purpose remains.
“Our independence allows us to make decisions locally and put the needs of our customers and communities first,” said Becky Foster, COO, CFO and Executive Vice President of Chesapeake Bank. “We are only as strong as the communities we serve, so this recognition is very much a partnership between Chesapeake Bank and the people who place their trust in us every day.
Relationships That Go Beyond Banking
That commitment to relationships is what sets community banking apart.
“It’s not only the relationships in the bank, it’s the relationships you form outside of the bank,” said Gary Ward, owner of Porter’s on Main, Olivia’s in the Village, and Scoot’s BBQ. “They become friends, not just bankers. Any group can open a bank, but not all groups do what Chesapeake does. They provide a level of service that goes far beyond expectations.”
The Best of Virginia Awards highlights organizations that pair exceptional service with a meaningful impact on the communities they serve. That’s a balance we work hard to achieve every day – honoring our history while continuing to innovate, invest and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers.
Whether we’re helping a family buy a home, supporting a local business, or volunteering in our communities, our mission stays the same: helping our neighbors succeed.
A Recognition We Share
We’re honored to be named one of Virginia’s best. This recognition also reminds us of the responsibility that comes with earning our communities’ trust.
To our customers, team members, neighbors, and friends: thank you. Thank you for your support, your confidence, and your votes. This recognition belongs to all of us.
Chesapeake Bank is proud to call Virginia home. We’re proud to remain independent. And we’re proud to serve our communities across the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, Williamsburg, Richmond, and Hampton Roads for generations to come. Being named the #1 Bank in Eastern Virginia, the #3 Bank in Central Virginia, and home to the #1 Financial Planning Firm in Eastern Virginia is an incredible honor—but what matters most is the trust behind those rankings.
If you haven’t experienced The Chesapeake Way, we’d love to welcome you and show you what makes our approach different and award-winning.
