Community National Bank #1 in Vermont on Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Banks 2026

Derby, VT, June 18, 2026-For the fifth year running, Community National Bank was named to the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Banks 2026 as the top-ranked bank in Vermont. This prestigious recognition is presented in partnership with Statista, a leading global provider of market data and industry rankings. The award list was announced on June 17th, 2026, and will be available on the Forbes website or by using the following link: (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-banks/).

The America's Best-In-State Banks 2026 ranking is based on an independent survey of thousands of U.S. consumers, as well as publicly available reviews. To be eligible, banks must have received a minimum number of evaluations, with awarded institutions averaging more than 635 evaluations. The ranking focuses on institutions that operate in 14 states or fewer and are not online-only banks, underscoring the importance of strong regional and community-based banking relationships.

Institutions are evaluated based on key criteria including customer satisfaction, trust, financial advice, digital services, terms and conditions, and customer service. Rankings are determined by analyzing overall performance and customer sentiment, with top-performing banks in each state recognized. The number of awarded institutions varies by state, based on population size and the number of eligible institutions meeting the evaluation threshold.

This award highlights banks that excel in delivering trusted, high-quality financial services and strong customer experiences at the local level. Community National Bank is proud to be recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Banks 2026.

Community National Bank President and CEO Christopher Caldwell shares, "Being named the No. 1 bank in Vermont by Forbes for the past five years is a tremendous honor and reflects the trust of our customers and the strength of the communities we serve. Most importantly, it is a wonderful acknowledgment of our incredible team of bankers who work diligently each day to serve our communities and clients. As we celebrate our 175th anniversary, we are grateful for this recognition and remain committed to building lasting relationships every day."

Community National Bank, Vermont's Community Bank, has been serving its communities since 1851. CNB has offices located in Derby, Barre, Barton, Derby Line, Enosburg Falls, Island Pond, Lyndonville, Montpelier, Morrisville, Newport, St. Johnsbury and Troy and Loan Production Offices in Burlington, VT and Lebanon, NH. For more information about CNB please visit communitynationalbank.com.