2025 Designation of Savings Excellence Recipients
This award is made annually to those financial institutions that go above and beyond to actively encourage members to save, increase savings, save automatically, and build wealth.
America Saves Week 2025: Recognizing Excellence in Savings Leadership
America Saves Week 2025 took place from April 7 to April 11, bringing together more than 5,000 organizations across the country—including banks, credit unions, government agencies, nonprofits, schools, employers, and influencers. Together, we reached over 28.5 million individuals, making this our most impactful year yet.
During the week, an estimated $155 million was saved, and thousands of individuals took meaningful steps toward financial stability by opening new savings accounts, automating their savings, and making changes to their spending and saving habits.
Designation of Savings Excellence (DOSE) Award
This award is given annually to financial institutions that go above and beyond in promoting savings behavior during America Saves Week. Honorees are recognized for encouraging their customers and members to:
- Open new savings accounts
- Increase automatic deposits or transfers
- Build emergency funds
- Save for specific goals like homeownership, education, or retirement
These financial institutions serve as examples of how the banking industry can foster a culture of saving and contribute to financial well-being in their communities.
2025 DOSE Award Recipients: Banks
- WesBanco Bank
- Bank of America
- First Commonwealth Bank
- TDIC Securities Division
- Simmons Bank
- Cadence Bank
- Jackson Sams Wealth Strategies
- WaterStone Bank
- Essa Bank & Trust
- The Dime Bank
- Mechanics Bank
Credit Unions
- Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union
- CGR Credit Union
- BayPort Credit Union
- Unitus Community Credit Union
- Family Savings Credit Union
- Oregon State Credit Union
- Affinity Federal Credit Union
- Rave Financial Credit Union
- Eaton Family Credit Union
- TruWest Credit Union
- Zeal Credit Union
- Nashville Post Office Credit Union
- Central One Federal Credit Union
- USAlliance Financial
2025 Community Impact Award
Bank of America was awarded this year’s Community Impact Award for their broad and meaningful efforts to empower Americans to save automatically and build emergency funds in every community they serve.
America Saves Week remains a powerful opportunity for organizations to come together to help Americans build long-term financial confidence. With the America Saves Pledge as a tool, individuals are empowered to set a goal, make a plan, and take action toward a more financially secure future.
Read the official press release here
Learn more about America Saves Week