Oakworth Capital Bank is proud to announce it has been named a Gold winner in both the Bank and Wealth Management categories in the 2026 edition of Charlotte’s Best, an annual contest organized by The Charlotte Observer that recognizes outstanding businesses across the Charlotte area.
Finishing at the top is an incredible achievement considering there were over 757,000 votes cast, according to Nerus Strategies, LLC, the organization coordinating the contest.
Oakworth’s Gold honors come one year after earning Bronze in the “Best Bank” category in 2025. This year also marks its first placement in the Wealth Management category.
“Receiving Gold just three years after entering the market speaks to the strength of the relationships our associates have built throughout Charlotte,” said Tim Beck, managing director and Charlotte market leader for Oakworth. “We’re grateful for the confidence Charlotte business owners and professionals have placed in Oakworth and we are proud to continue serving this community.”
This accolade marks an important milestone for Oakworth in Charlotte, where it has expanded its commercial and private banking and wealth management services since opening in 2023. By emphasizing personalized service and long-term relationships, Oakworth has built strong connections with business owners, professionals and families with generational wealth throughout Charlotte.
To learn more about Oakworth’s commercial and private banking and wealth management teams in Charlotte, visit https://oakworth.com/our-team/central-carolinas/
Third-Party Award Disclosure: Recognition was awarded by a third-party organization that is not affiliated with our company. Award criteria, evaluation methodology, and selection processes are determined solely by the awarding organization. Where applicable, compensation may have been paid for event attendance, nomination submission, licensing, or use of award-related trademarks and promotional materials; however, such payments did not influence the award outcome. The award reflects conditions and information available at the time it was granted and should not be construed as a guarantee of future performance or outcomes.