Republic Bank’s values are built upon making an IMPACT for our clients, our associates, and the communities we serve.

IMPACT stands for Innovation, Making it Easy, Providing Exceptional Service, Acknowledging & Celebrating Success, Committing to Caring, and Thriving Together, and when others acknowledge our successes we feel very fortunate.

Top 50 Community Bank

Presented by S&P Global Market Intelligence

In 2025, Republic Bank was named a top 50 best-performing bank in the S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Top 50 Community Banks with assets of $3-$10 billion. The rankings assess the performance of banking institutions based on returns, growth and funding, while placing a premium on the strength and risk profile of balance sheets.

2025 Best Places to Work

Presented by Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Republic Bank has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the ninth year in a row. This program was developed to identify and recognize Kentucky businesses that represent the ideal workplace environment through dedication and workplace culture.

2024 Flame of Excellence Award

Presented by Leadership Kentucky

Republic Bank Executive Chair, Steve Trager, was selected by Leadership Kentucky as their 2024 Flame of Excellence Award recipient. The Flame of Excellence Award honors an outstanding Kentuckian who bravely lights the way for others.

2025 Best Regional Bank

Presented by Newsweek

Republic Bank & Trust Company was named to Newsweek’s listing of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025. For more information or to view the complete list, click here.

2024 Louisville’s Top 10 Corporate Philanthropists

Presented by Louisville Business First

Republic Bank and the Republic Bank Foundation were recognized for their cash contributions to support charities and philanthropic enterprises in Louisville Business First’s Partners in Philanthropy program. We’re ranked 8th on the list and the only bank in the category of Louisville’s Top 10 Large Corporate Philanthropists.

2024 Louisville Business First Business Impact Award

Presented by Louisville Business First

Republic Bank was honored with a Business Impact Award for our continued efforts in supporting and enriching the community so that we may thrive together. We were recognized this year for the many things we have done to make an IMPACT, including the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration held at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA.

2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

Presented by American Bankers Association

Republic Bank earned the 2024 DEI Award for Innovation for our Inclusion and Diversity Snapshot program which has helped identify and address areas of possible implicit bias throughout the company.

2024 Best Regional Bank

Presented by Newsweek

Republic Bank & Trust Company was named to Newsweek’s listing of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024.

2024 Best Places to Work

Presented by Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Republic Bank has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the eighth year in a row. This program was developed to identify and recognize Kentucky businesses that represent the ideal workplace environment through dedication and creativity.

A Top 50 Community Bank

Presented by S&P Global Market Intelligence

In 2024, Republic Bank has been named a top 50 best-performing bank in the S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Top 50 Community Banks with assets of $3-$10 billion. The rankings assess the performance of banking institutions based on returns, growth and funding, while placing a premium on the strength and risk profile of balance sheets.

2024 Power 50

Presented by Louisville Business First

President & CEO, Logan Pichel, and Steve Trager, our Executive Chair, were named to Business First’s 2024 POWER 50 – a list of the most influential people in Greater Louisville Business, nonprofit & civic community. This is Logan’s second consecutive year being recognized and Steve’s fourth consecutive year.

2024 Keepers of the Dream: Freedom Award

Presented by Louisville Mayor’s Office

Carolle Jones Clay, the President of the Republic Bank Foundation and SVP, Managing Director of Community Relations, was honored with the 2024 Freedom Award from the Louisville Mayor’s Office. The Freedom Award is given to those who exemplify the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Best Online Lenders 2024

Presented by Newsweek

Republic Bank & Trust Company was named to Newsweek’s listing of America’s Best Online Lenders 2024. For more information or to view the complete list, visit Newsweek’s Best Online Lenders 2024.

Partners in Philanthropy

Presented by Louisville Business First

Republic Bank and the Republic Bank Foundation were recognized as one of Louisville’s Top 10 Corporate Philanthropists.

2023 C-Suite Awards Finalist
Presented by Cincinnati Business Courier

Tom Saelinger, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Market President, was named as a finalist in the Cincinnati Business Courier’s annual C-Suite Awards. The C-Suite Awards recognizes top executives who’ve led stellar performances at Greater Cincinnati businesses and nonprofits.

2023 John Asher Spirit Award
Presented by WLKY Spirit of Louisville Foundation

Carolle Jones Clay, the President of the Republic Bank Foundation and SVP, Managing Director of Community Relations, was honored with the 2023 “John Asher Spirit Award” by the WLKY Spirit of Louisville Foundation.

2023 Mae Street Kidd Public Service Award
Presented by Kentucky Housing Corporation

William Summers, SVP, Chief Community Development Officer, received the Mae Street Kidd Public Service Award from the Kentucky Housing Corporation.

2023 Power 100 Rising Stars
Presented by Cincy Magazine

Tom Saelinger, Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati Market President, and Jason Payne, SVP, Managing Director of Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati Market, were recognized as two of Cincinnati’s Rising Stars by Cincy Magazine.

2023 Forty Under 40
Presented by Louisville Business First

Andrew Trager-Kusman, Republic Bank’s SVP, Chief Strategy Officer, was named one of Louisville Business First’s Forty Under 40 for 2023.

20 People to Know in Banking 2023
Presented by Louisville Business First

Alex Campbell, Republic Bank’s VP, Director of Private Banking, was named one of Louisville Business First’s “20 People to Know in Banking 2023”.

2023 Volunteer of the Year
Presented by Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County

Jim Kirkpatrick, Florida Market President, was honored with the Volunteer of the Year award from Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County for his commitment as the CEO Build Event Chair.

Republic Bank Recognized by National Media

Republic Bank was recognized in national media as a leader in the industry. Read coverage about this prestigious honor in this Louisville Business First article.

2023 Spalding University Honorary Degree Recipient
Presented by Spalding University

Carolle Jones Clay, SVP, Managing Director of Community Relations, was recently awarded the 2023 Doctor of Laws by Spalding University. This honor was bestowed upon Carolle for her life achievements that exemplify the mission of Spalding University and for the IMPACT that Carolle makes in the Greater Louisville Community.

Louisville Business First’s 2022 Business Influencer Awards
Presented by Louisville Business First

In February 2022, three of our executives were recognized by Louisville Business First as key business influencers in the Louisville business community. Christy Ames, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, was selected as a 2022 Business Women First Enterprising Women Awards honoree. Steve Trager, Executive Chair, was selected as a member of the 2022 Louisville Business First’s Power 50 list. And Logan Pichel, President & CEO, was selected as a “5 on the Rise” honoree. 

Leadership Northern Kentucky Class of 2023
Northern KY Chamber of Commerce

Kenneth Webb, VP, Regional CRA Community Development Officer for Northern Kentucky and Ohio, was the chair for the Leadership Northern Kentucky Class of 2023. It was the first time in the history of the Northern KY Chamber of Commerce a person of color has lead the Leadership NKY Class. The class ended with a graduation in which Kenneth spoke to the class of 44 graduates on being exposed to the opportunities to make change in the region.