Republic Bancorp, Inc. Earns Raymond James Community Banker’s Cup Honor for the Second Consecutive Year

Recognition follows a record-setting 2025 marked by strong performance, disciplined growth and continued strategic execution

Republic Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”), has once again been named a winner of the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup.

The Raymond James Community Bankers Cup honors the top 10 percent of community banks across the country with assets between $500 million and $10 billion based on various profitability, operational efficiency, and balance sheet metrics.

“This award reflects the consistency and discipline that have guided our organization for more than 40 years,” said Republic Bancorp Executive Chair Steve Trager. “Our focus has always been on operating responsibly, performing consistently, and maintaining the confidence our clients place in us.”