The Southern Bank Company Wins Bronze at the 2026 ESBYs

The Southern Bank Company was honored to receive a Bronze Award at the 2026 Etowah Small Business of the Year Awards (ESBYS), presented by Emblem Credit Union, on Friday, November 6.

Hosted by the Etowah Chamber of Commerce, the ESBYS celebrate the businesses and organizations that make Etowah County such a wonderful place to live, work, and do business. Being recognized alongside so many outstanding local businesses is an honor we do not take lightly.

For 90 years, The Southern Bank Company has called Gadsden home. We have grown alongside this community, and this award is a reflection of the people who have been part of that journey.

We are deeply grateful to our customers, whether they have banked with us for decades or just walked through our doors. Your loyalty and confidence are the reason we are still here after 90 years. To our employees, thank you for the care, professionalism, and pride you bring to your work every day. You are the heart of The Southern Bank Company, and this recognition belongs to you.

We also thank the Etowah Chamber of Commerce for its continued work supporting local businesses and for hosting an evening that celebrates what makes Etowah County special, and Emblem Credit Union for presenting the awards. To our community, thank you for welcoming us, supporting us, and allowing us to be part of Gadsden for nine decades. We are proud to serve our neighbors, and we look forward to many more years of working together to help this community thrive.

We congratulate all of this year’s finalists and winners. Etowah County is stronger because of the businesses that invest in it.