ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., and ChoiceOne Bank (NASDAQ: COFS) (“ChoiceOne”) are pleased to announce receiving the Web Marketing Association (WMA) WebAward for the 2025 Outstanding Website in the banking category.
“ChoiceOne is extremely pleased to receive this 2025 WMA Website Award from the Web Marketing Association,” said ChoiceOne President Michael J. Burke, Jr. “As the local community bank, ChoiceOne has always taken the lead in providing innovative services and technology. While our customers continue to rely on meeting face-to-face when needed, they appreciate our digital banking platforms. Our website supports our customers’ needs for high-speed convenience and best-in-class financial solutions, while still maintaining our ability to connect and create long-term personal relationships through our full-service branch network.”
Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association's annual WebAward Competition has been setting the standard of excellence for website development. Independent expert judges from around the world review sites in 88 industries. Only the best are recognized with a WebAward. The WebAward Competition is the premier award recognition program for website developers and the online marketing community. Of the 88 industry categories used for the 2025 WebAwards, ChoiceOne competed head-to-head against others in the banking industry across the country for the recognition of best website.
“We are truly honored to be recognized nationally for our outstanding website,” said ChoiceOne Vice President, Marketing Danielle Chateauvert. “This is a significant recognition for ChoiceOne. As a community bank, we compete with national and regional financial institutions as well as fintech startups. Our emphasis is always on security while making banking with ChoiceOne simple, intuitive, and accessible for every customer. We ensure every feature on our website has a focus on our mission to provide superior service and quality advice. With a vision to be the Best Bank in Michigan, this award validates that our marketing team maintains a website that helps our customers interact with the services they need for their financial wellbeing.”
WMA judges said, “Overall, the design is quite pleasing, with solid navigation and a clear, professional feel that matches the bank’s mission. The site makes excellent use of technology to enhance usability, and forms and calls-to-action are thoughtfully designed and easy to use. The content is friendly and professional, giving customers confidence in the bank’s online experience.”
About Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association (WMA) is a volunteer-staffed organization founded in 1997 to set a high standard of excellence for internet marketing and web development. It organizes award competitions, such
as the annual WebAward Competition for Website Development and the MobileWebAwards, to recognize outstanding websites and online marketing campaigns. The WMA's goals are to improve the quality of online advertising, help professionals promote their work, and provide marketing opportunities for award-winning companies.
About ChoiceOne
ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Sparta, Michigan, with assets over $4 billion, and the parent corporation of ChoiceOne Bank. Member FDIC. ChoiceOne Bank operates 56 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.