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Winter Haven Today
By the People, for the People
SouthState Bank Earns 2nd-Most Coalition Greenwich U.S. Awards
Bank recognized for excellence in middle market and small business banking
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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SouthState Bank has been recognized by Crisil Coalition Greenwich with the second highest number of awards in the U.S. in Middle Market and Small Business Banking, earning a total of 111 awards since 2016. The bank received 29 awards this year, an increase of 6 from last year, demonstrating its continued momentum, strong client relationships, and commitment to delivering high-quality financial solutions.
Why it matters
SouthState's performance in the Coalition Greenwich awards highlights its position as a leader among U.S. regional and super-regional banks, particularly in serving the needs of middle market and small business customers. The bank's expansion into new markets like Texas, Colorado, and Tennessee has enabled it to serve more businesses with trusted advice and best-in-class technology, while maintaining a focus on customer experience.
The details
SouthState earned 29 total awards from Coalition Greenwich this year, including 16 in the Middle Market Banking category ($10-$500 million in annual revenue) and 13 in the Small Business Banking category ($1-$10 million in annual revenue). The awards span a range of metrics such as overall satisfaction, customer service, long-term relationships, ease of doing business, trust, advisory capabilities, and satisfaction with relationship managers.
- SouthState has received a total of 111 Coalition Greenwich awards since 2016.
- The 2026 awards were announced on February 12, 2026.
The players
SouthState Bank
A financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida that provides consumer, commercial, mortgage and wealth management solutions to more than 1.5 million customers throughout the Southeast and Texas.
Richard Murray
President of SouthState Bank.
Crisil Coalition Greenwich
A leading provider of strategic benchmarking, analytics and insights to the financial services industry, specializing in providing high-value and actionable information to help clients measure and drive their business performance.
What they’re saying
“We're exceedingly proud of these awards, which underscore our commitment to delivering remarkable experiences for our clients. Our expansion into Texas, Colorado and Tennessee has enabled us to serve more businesses with trusted advice and best–in–class Treasury technology. Even as we grow, our focus remains on customer experience, and these recognitions reflect that dedication.”
— Richard Murray, President of SouthState Bank (PRNewswire)
The takeaway
SouthState Bank's strong performance in the Coalition Greenwich awards demonstrates its ability to serve the banking needs of middle market and small business customers across its growing footprint, while maintaining a relentless focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences.
