GHANA'S TOP 100 RURAL & COMMUNITY BANKING EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Celebrating Excellence in Rural & Community Banking
July 2026
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Ghana's rural and community banks are the unsung heroes of the country's financial sector, playing a vital role in driving financial inclusion, economic growth, and development. As the backbone of Ghana's financial landscape, these institutions serve millions of Ghanaians, providing essential financial services to individuals, businesses, and communities in even the most remote and underserved areas.
Despite the challenges they face, rural and community banks in Ghana have continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience and innovation, leveraging technology, partnerships, and local knowledge to reach new customers, improve financial literacy, and drive economic empowerment. From facilitating agricultural production and trade, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, these institutions are the lifeblood of Ghana's rural economy.
The Ghana's Top 100 Rural Banking Excellence Awards recognizes and celebrates the outstanding contributions of rural and community banks in Ghana. This prestigious awards program acknowledges the tireless efforts of these institutions in promoting financial access, innovation, and excellence in rural and community banking.
Through this initiative, we aim to:
- Recognise and reward excellence in rural and community banking, highlighting the achievements of top-performing institutions
- Promote best practices and innovation in financial inclusion, sharing knowledge and expertise across the sector
- Encourage competition and excellence among rural and community banks, driving growth and impact in Ghana's financial sector
- Showcase the critical role of rural and community banks in Ghana's financial sector, highlighting their contributions to economic development and poverty reduction
Join us as we celebrate the top 100 rural and community banks in Ghana, and recognise their commitment to driving financial inclusion and economic growth in the country. These institutions are true champions of Ghana's financial inclusion agenda, and their achievements are a testament to the power of innovation, hard work, and dedication.
Awards Methodology
The Ghana's Top 100 Rural Banking Excellence Awards recognises and celebrates the outstanding contributions of rural and community banks in Ghana. The awards are based on a comprehensive evaluation of nominees' performance and achievements in key areas, including financial performance, financial inclusion and outreach, innovation and technology, customer service and experience, risk management and governance, and social responsibility and sustainability.
Evaluation Process
Nomination
Eligible institutions are invited to submit their nominations, providing detailed information on their performance and achievements in the specified areas.
Data Collection
A comprehensive data collection process is undertaken to gather relevant information from nominees, including financial statements, reports, and other supporting documents.
Evaluation Criteria
A set of evaluation criteria is established, aligned with the awards' objectives and focus areas. The criteria include:
- Financial Performance (30%): asset quality, profitability, deposit mobilization, and loan portfolio quality.
- Financial Inclusion and Outreach (20%): customer base, outreach strategy, and innovative products and services.
- Innovation and Technology (15%): digital platforms, data analytics, and partnerships.
- Customer Service and Experience (15%): customer satisfaction, feedback mechanisms, and financial literacy initiatives.
- Risk Management and Governance (10%): risk management framework, compliance, and governance structure.
- Social Responsibility and Sustainability (10%): CSR strategy, environmental sustainability, and community support initiatives.
Scoring and Ranking
A team of expert judges evaluates the nominations, using the evaluation criteria to score and rank the nominees.
Top 100 Selection
The top 100 institutions are selected based on their overall scores, and are recognized as the leading rural and community banks in Ghana.
Judging Panel
A panel of esteemed judges, comprising industry experts and thought leaders, is established to evaluate the nominations and select the top 100 institutions.
Transparency and Accountability
The evaluation process is transparent and accountable, with a clear methodology and criteria established to ensure fairness and consistency. The judges' decisions are final, and the results are announced at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Nomination Form
Download FormSubmission Instructions
Please submit the completed nomination form, along with the required supporting documents, to:
Email: nominate@evokeimpact.live
Deadline for submission: TBA
We look forward to receiving your institution's nomination!
