Awards and Recognition
As the bank for a changing world, we strive to make a positive difference for our communities, our employees, and the planet. Here are some notable honors we've received over the past few years.
2021
Barron's
2020
Best-in-State-Customer Service Award
Newsweek
Best Private Bank U.S. West
Global Finance
CEO Nandita Bakhshi named a Most Admired CEO
San Francisco Business Times
CEO Nandita Bakhshi named to Most Powerful Women in Banking List
American Banker
America's Best-In-State Employers
Forbes
Best Employers for Women
Forbes
World Changing Ideas
Fast Company
Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Workplace Equality
Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Best Employers for Diversity
Forbes
2019
Best-in-State-Customer Service Award
Newsweek
Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Workplace Equality
Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Best Commercial Bank U.S. West
World Finance
Best Private Bank in the West (U.S.)
Global Finance
Best Employers for Women
Forbes
CEO Nandita Bakhshi named to Most Powerful Women in Banking list
American Banker
2018
Wealth Management Group named Best Private Bank for Innovation and Family Wealth Advisors named Best Consulting Firm for Family Offices
Private Asset Management
Bank of the West named to Top 100 Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists
San Francisco Business Times
CEO Nandita Bakhshi named to Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business list
San Francisco Business Times
Best Commercial Bank U.S. West
World Finance
CEO Nandita Bakhshi named to Most Powerful Women in Banking list
American Banker
2017
CEO Nandita Bakhshi recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business
San Francisco Business Times
Bank of the West named to Top 100 Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists list
San Francisco Business Times
Best Regional Bank in the West
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CEO Nandita Bakhshi named to Most Powerful Women in Banking
American Banker
Best Commercial Bank and Best Private Bank U.S. West
World Finance
CEO Nandita Bakhshi named to Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business list
San Francisco Business Times
Choice Award for Excellence in Consumer Retail Banking in the Western U.S.
Kantar TNS
America’s Best Employers
Forbes