The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) named Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) Distinguished Bank of the Year at its annual awards ceremony on Nov. 12. The bank also received the Technological Innovation Award. The distinguished award recognises banks that identify new market opportunities and develop initiatives responding to changing customer and market needs.
National Bank of Dominica Ltd received awards for customer service and support for micro, small and medium enterprises. St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Ltd won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award, while Republic Bank (EC) Limited, Saint Lucia, received the Financial Education and Empowerment Award.
Eleven commercial banks submitted 37 entries across five award categories. Selection combined assessments by an ECCB-appointed judging panel, online public voting and interviews with shortlisted banks. More than 2,000 people participated in the public vote, which contributed to the banks’ final scores.