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.

2026 Best Regional Bank

Presented by Newsweek

Republic Bank & Trust Company was recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026. This marked our third consecutive year receiving this recognition. For more information or to view the complete list, click here.

2025 Top 25 U.S. Banks

Presented by Bank Director

Republic Bancorp, Inc. was ranked among the top 25 banks in Bank Director’s annual evaluation of the 300 largest publicly traded banks in the United States. The rankings were based on key performance metrics, including profitability, capital adequacy, and credit quality.

2025 Louisville’s Top 10 Corporate Philanthropists

Presented by Louisville Business First

Republic Bank and the Republic Bank Foundation were acknowledged by Louisville Business First’s Partners in Philanthropy for their outstanding charitable contributions and philanthropic impact. We were honored to be ranked 8th among Louisville’s leading large corporate philanthropists and proud to be the only financial institution included in the top 10.

2024 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup

Presented by Raymond James

Republic Bank was recognized among the top-performing 10% of community banks nationwide during 2024. This award was based on profitability, efficiency, and balance sheet strength — while also demonstrating a focus on sustainable value creation.

Top 50 Community Bank

Presented by S&P Global Market Intelligence

In 2025, Republic was named one of America’s top 50 best-performing large community banks based on 2024 performance by S&P Global Market Intelligence. This is the Bank’s second year in a row on the list, which is 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.

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 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.

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.

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.