ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., and ChoiceOne Bank (NASDAQ: COFS) (“ChoiceOne”) has once again been recognized with the MBA Financial Literacy Award, presented at the MBA Best Conference, May 11–13 in Traverse City. Austin Schippers, ChoiceOne’s Multimedia Marketing Specialist, accepted the award on behalf of the Bank.
“We are honored to once again receive the annual MBA Financial Literacy Award. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to financial well-being in the communities we serve,” said ChoiceOne Vice President, CRA and Community Development Officer Celeste Spivey. “As a community bank, we believe financial literacy is foundational to strong families, businesses, and local economies. Our team is proud to dedicate time, resources, and expertise to help individuals of all ages build lasting financial security.”
ChoiceOne is committed to strengthening communities by empowering individuals, families, and small business owners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial well-being. In 2025, ChoiceOne reached more than 3,400 participants through a wide range of initiatives, including youth programs serving students, many from low- and moderate-income households; adult financial education and homebuyer programs supporting individuals through partnerships with local nonprofits; and small business education benefiting entrepreneurs in collaboration with organizations such as the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
By focusing on budgeting, savings, credit, homeownership, and business development, ChoiceOne helps build confidence, promote stability, and create pathways to generational wealth, reinforcing its role as a trusted community partner dedicated to advancing long-term economic opportunity.
“Congratulations on receiving the MBA 2026 Financial Literacy Award,” said MBA President & CEO Rann Paynter. “We are honored to recognize your bank’s outstanding commitment to financial literacy and the meaningful impact you make in your community. Your efforts help individuals and families build stronger financial futures, and we appreciate your dedication to this important work.”
About Michigan Bankers Association (MBA)
The Michigan Bankers Association (MBA), the voice of the banking industry since 1887, consists of Michigan financial institutions with more than 2,800 branches located throughout the state. The MBA promotes strong communities and economic activity in Michigan by advancing a positive business environment. MBA assists banks by offering products and services to reduce expenses and increase profitability through the strength of the association. For more information, visit https://michigan.bank/.
About ChoiceOne
ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Sparta, Michigan, with assets of approximately $4.4 billion, and the parent corporation of ChoiceOne Bank. Member FDIC. ChoiceOne Bank operates 54 offices in West, Central and Southeast Michigan. ChoiceOne Bank offers insurance and investment products through its subsidiary, ChoiceOne Insurance Agencies, Inc. ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “COFS.” For more information, please visit Investor Relations at ChoiceOne’s website choiceone.bank.