SouthState Wins 29 Coalition Greenwich Awards, Up Six Year-Over-Year
SouthState garnered 29 awards from Coalition Greenwich in 2026, up six from 2025, ranking second nationally in combined Middle Market and Small Business Banking recognitions. The bank tied for most Middle Market Banking honors and secured 13 Small Business awards, bolstered by its Texas, Colorado and Tennessee expansions.
1. Coalition Greenwich Awards Performance
In February 2026, SouthState received 29 Coalition Greenwich awards, six more than in 2025, placing it second nationwide across regional and super-regional banks. These awards reflect evaluation of over 500 institutions and interviews with thousands of executives.
2. Middle Market and Small Business Category Success
The bank tied for the highest number of Middle Market Banking awards, winning 16 honors in areas such as overall satisfaction, cash management and advisory capabilities. In Small Business Banking, SouthState earned 13 awards for customer service, ease of doing business and likelihood to recommend.
3. Regional Expansion Driving Recognition
Recent entry into Texas, Colorado and Tennessee has expanded SouthState’s service footprint, enabling delivery of treasury technology and advisory services to more middle market and small business clients. This geographical growth contributed to stronger client relationships and award performance.
4. Strategic Impact and Customer Focus
Since 2016, SouthState has amassed 111 Coalition Greenwich awards, underscoring its emphasis on long-term relationships and high-quality financial solutions. Leadership credits the awards to consistent customer experience improvements and best-in-class treasury offerings.