Awards
Many of these awards have been given because of votes of support from our customer and community. Thank you! We appreciate the recognition and opportunity to serve you.
#2 Midsize Corporate Philanthropist - 2024
First Fed Bank, along with our Foundation, are honored to be ranked second on the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) Midsize Corporate Philanthropists list.
Washington's Best Workplaces - 2023
We are excited to be a 2023 Washington Best Workplace listmaker, based on a survey of our team by the Puget Sound Business Journal.
Awards for Our Community Bank
2024 Best Bank - Clallam County and West End
Our team was recognized in the 2024 Best of the Peninsula surveys, winning Best Bank in Clallam County and West End. First Fed was also a finalist for Best Bank in Jefferson County.
2024 Best Lender - Clallam County and Jefferson County
Our team was recognized in the 2024 Best of the Peninsula surveys, winning Best Lender in Clallam County and Jefferson County. First Fed was also a finalist for Best Customer Service, Best Employer, and Best Financial Advisor in both counties.
2024 Best Financial Advisor - West End
Our team was recognized in the 2024 Best of the Peninsula surveys, winning Best Financial Advisor in West End. First Fed also won Best Bank and was a finalist for Best Customer Service and Best Employer in the West End.
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Best Bank and Best Financial Advisor - Clallam County
Our team was recognized in the 2023 Best of the Peninsula surveys, winning Best Bank and Best Financial Advisor in Clallam County. First Fed was also a finalist for Best Bank in Jefferson County, Best Employer in Kitsap County, and Best Bank and Best Financial Institution in Bainbridge.
Best Bank - Gold Award
Best of the Northwest 2023
Thank you for your votes in the Best of the Northwest competition hosted by Bellingham Alive. First Fed received the gold award for Best Bank for the second year in a row.
Best Bank - Readers' Choice
Cascadia Daily News
Our First Fed team is honored to win "Best Bank" in Cascadia Daily News 2023 Readers' Choice. Thank you to everyone who voted for us!
5 Star Rating
Bauer Financial
First Fed has been rated a 5 star bank by Bauer Financial, a leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm. This top rating indicates that First Fed is one of the strongest banks in the nation based on capital, loan quality and other detailed performance criteria.
Best Bank - Clallam and Jefferson Counties
Our team was recognized in the 2022 Best of the Peninsula surveys, winning Best Bank in both Clallam and Jefferson counties. First Fed was also a finalist for Best Bank on Bainbridge Island and in Central Kitsap as well as Best Customer Service in Clallam and Jefferson counties, and Best Employer in Jefferson county.
Best Bank - Gold Award
Best of the Northwest 2022
Thank you for your votes in the Best of the Northwest competition hosted by Bellingham Alive. First Fed received the gold award for Best Bank.
Best Financial Advisor
Jefferson County
Our team was recognized with the Best Financial Advisor award in Jefferson Country. We also were a finalist for Best Financial Advisor in Clallam county and Best Financial Planner on Bainbridge Island. Thank you for your votes in the 2022 Best of the Peninsula!
Best Workplace
Built In Seattle
In 2022 First Fed was recognized as one of the Best Midsize Places to Work by Built In Seattle, an online community for Seattle startups and tech companies, featuring companies and career opportunities, news, and events.
2021 Best-in-State Bank
Forbes
First Fed was named to Forbes “America’s Best Banks in Each State” list for 2021! Of nearly 5,000 FDIC-insured banks in America, only 135 banks (2.7%) made the list. First Fed was one of only 3 banks selected from Washington State. Nearly 25,000 customers throughout the U.S. were surveyed about their current and former banking relationships to compile the list.
Fast 50 Listmaker
Puget Sound Business Journal
First Fed is in good company on the 2022 and 2021 Middle Market Fast 50 lists, presented by the Puget Sound Business Journal. This List includes the fastest growing companies in the region with a diverse group of of businesses represented including biotech, banking, real estate, tech, senior living and restaurant sectors.
Readers' Choice Best Bank
The Leader
Thanks to your votes First Fed was selected as Best Bank in the 2021. The Reader's Choice Awards celebrates the best of Port Townsend and Jefferson County and is presented annually by The Leader.
Best Bank – Silver Award
Best of the Northwest
Thank you for your votes in the Best of the Northwest competition hosted by Bellingham Alive. First Fed received the silver award for Best Bank.
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Best Bank for 25 years
Peninsula Daily News
In 2020 our customers and community voted for First Fed as Best Bank for the 25th year in a row in the Peninsula Daily News "Best of the Peninsula" poll. We appreciate the recognition for our amazing team throughout the years.
Top Corporate Philanthropists
Puget Sound Business Journal
For the fifth year running, First Fed has been named by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a top corporate philanthropist in 2021 among midsize companies in Washington. Through our Foundation and team, we are honored to give back to our communities and the organizations that support them.
Medium Business of the Year: Bainbridge Chamber Awards
Bainbridge 2018 Chamber Awards recognized First Fed as great supporter of local organizations like the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, KiDiMu, and the Bainbridge Island Art Museum. Congratulations to branch manager Kimbril Moore and his stellar team!
Recognition for Our Outstanding Team
Terri Wood
2024 Best Mortgage Officer
Terri Wood was honored as 2024 Best Mortgage Officer in Clallam County in the Best of the Peninsula awards, which are voted on by the community. Terri is a Mortgage Loan Officer serving our Clallam County customers.
Sherilyn Anderson
2024 Director of the Year
Sherilyn Anderson has been recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a Director of the Year! In addition to serving as Board Vice Chair for FNWB, Sherilyn is on the boards of the Pacific Science Center and Venerable.
Tiffany Bergsma-Evans
2023 Affiliate of the Year
Tiffany Bergsma-Evans was honored as the 2023 Affiliate of the Year by the Whatcom County Association of Realtors. Tiffany is a Mortgage Loan Officer serving our Whatcom County customers.
Julie Myers
2023 Affiliate of the Year
Julie was honored as the 2023 Affiliate of the Year by the Sequim Realtor Association. Julie is a Mortgage Loan Officer serving our Clallam County customers.
Luxmi Love
2022, 2019 Best Banker Award
Luxmi Love was named Port Townsend's 2022 Best Banker by the Port Townsend Leader. She had previously received the award in 2019. Luxmi Love is Branch Manager of our Port Townsend branch.
Allison Mahaney
2021 Rising Star Nominee
Allison Mahaney, Corporate Secretary, was named as a Rising Star nominee by IR Magazine as part of the 2021 Corporate Governance Awards. on being recognized as one of the top governance teams from across the US
Robin Bookter
2019 Citizen of the Year Finalist
Robin Bookter was a finalist for the 2019 Citizen of the Year with the Sequim Chamber of Commerce. Robin is Branch Manager at our Sequim Avenue location and recurring member of Club 100, donating over 100 hours a year of her time to the community.
Terri Wood
2019 Affiliate of the Year
Terri Wood was honored as the 2019 Affiliate of the Year by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Terri is a Mortgage Loan Officer serving our Clallam County customers.