Awards and Recognition

CIBC named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for 20th consecutive year

CIBC has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the 20th consecutive year, ranking in the 90th percentile among banks globally.

The DJSI evaluates companies based on economic, environmental, and social criteria, and recognized CIBC for its corporate and risk governance, diversity and inclusion practices, human capital management, and progress on climate initiatives.

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CIBC recognized with 2025 Catalyst Award

CIBC received a 2025 Catalyst Award for its Leading with Inclusion Initiative which introduced a comprehensive governance framework emphasizing shared accountability for more inclusive outcomes.

The Catalyst Award is a global recognition for organizations that demonstrate leadership in promoting gender equity and workplace inclusion.

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CIBC named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 13th consecutive year

CIBC was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the 13th consecutive year by Mediacorp Canada Inc.

The award evaluates employers on several criteria, including workplace environment, employee benefits, skills development opportunities, and community engagement.

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CIBC’s Jaimie Lickers named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women

CIBC’s Jaimie Lickers, Senior Vice President of Indigenous Markets, was named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). 

WXN’s Top 100 awards celebrate the professional achievements of women leaders across Canada in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. They are presented in 13 categories, with the winners selected by WXN’s Diversity Council of Canada.

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CIBC ranked #1 by J.D. Power in 2024 Canada Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study

CIBC earned the highest score in customer satisfaction among Canada’s Big Five banks in the J.D. Power 2024 Canada Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study, marking the 2nd consecutive year it has achieved this ranking.

The study evaluates small business banking satisfaction based on feedback from nearly 2,500 Canadian small business clients, focusing on banks’ ability to meet their unique financial needs.

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CIBC recognized by Surviscor Inc. with 2024 Mobile Banking Award

CIBC was awarded the 2024 Mobile Banking Award by Surviscor Inc., ranking as the top mobile banking app among Canada’s big banks for the 7th time.

The award is based on Surviscor’s evaluation of 23 Canadian digital banking platforms, assessed across five experience categories: pre-login, user experience, account information, transactional capabilities, and mobile resources.

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CIBC awarded PAIR Silver certification from the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

CIBC has been awarded Silver certification in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), reflecting the bank’s longstanding commitment to economic reconciliation.

The PAIR certification recognizes organizations dedicated to establishing strong and ongoing working relationships that create wealth for Indigenous businesses and communities.

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CIBC awarded Best Gen-AI Initiative by The Digital Banker

CIBC was recognized with the Best Gen-AI Initiative technology award at The Digital Banker’s 2024 Global Transaction Banking Innovation Awards for its Knowledge Central Generative AI pilot.

The award evaluates financial service providers on innovation, execution, and excellence in customer experience, serving as a global benchmark for superior and consistent client service in the financial services industry.

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CIBC receives Indigenous Reconciliation and Innovation Awards for 2nd consecutive year

CIBC received the Indigenous Reconciliation Award and the Innovation Award from the Canadian federal Labour Program at the 2024 Employment Equity Achievement Awards (EEAA) for the 2nd consecutive year.

This EEAA award recognizes employers excelling in implementing employment equity in their workplaces, including innovative efforts to engage underrepresented jobseekers and strengthen relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the workplace.

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CIBC recognized as global leader in Investment Banking and Sustainable Bonds by Global Finance

CIBC was recognized by Global Finance for the 2nd consecutive year as the Best Investment Bank in Canada, and for its leadership in environmental and social sustainability financing at the Global Finance World’s Best Investment Bank and Sustainable Finance Awards for 2024.

The awards evaluate institutions based on expertise, advisory capabilities, and innovation in capital markets, with a focus on environmental and social sustainability financing.

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CIBC named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 3rd consecutive year

CIBC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the 3rd consecutive year by Mediacorp Canada, highlighting the bank’s commitment to environmental stewardship and fostering a culture of sustainability.

The award evaluates organizations based on their environmental initiatives, success in reducing their environmental footprint, employee involvement in sustainability programs, and the ability of these initiatives to attract new talent.

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CIBC ranked #1 in Canada for gender equality by Equileap for 4th consecutive year

CIBC has been named the top company in Canada for gender equality for the 4th consecutive year in Equileap’s annual Gender Equality Global Report and Ranking, and ranked among the top five companies in North America.

The ranking evaluates companies based on gender balance, equal pay, parental leave policies, and initiatives that promote inclusion and remove barriers to opportunities for women.

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CIBC named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 12th consecutive year

CIBC was named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People by Mediacorp Canada for the 12th consecutive year, highlighting the bank’s commitment to supporting young professionals starting their career.

The award evaluates employers based on employer benefits and initiatives, including tuition assistance, work-study opportunities, and other initiatives that help young Canadians launch their careers.

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CIBC’s mobile app recognized as #1 by J.D. Power for customer satisfaction

CIBC ranked #1 in customer satisfaction for mobile banking apps among Canada’s Big Five banks, according to the J.D. Power 2023 Mobile Banking Satisfaction Study.

J.D. Power’s study measured overall satisfaction with mobile banking services based on the following criteria: navigation, speed, visual appeal and information/content.

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CIBC recognized by Insider Intelligence as #1 in providing mobile app features that clients value the most

CIBC ranked #1 in the 2023 Canadian Mobile Banking Emerging Features Benchmark Review by Insider Intelligence.

This review prioritizes innovative digital features by surveying clients to identify and allocate weighting to the features clients value the most. Six categories are reviewed: 1) security and control, 2) account management, 3) alerts, 4) transfers, 5) customer service and 6) money management.

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CIBC ranked #1 in both mobile banking and online banking by Javelin

CIBC ranked #1 for the Canadian Mobile Banking Scorecard and the Canadian Online Banking Scorecard.

Javelin’s reviews are based on an extensive list of valued digital functionality, with over 180 criteria measured on each platform across 6 subcategories: 1) ease of use, 2) security empowerment, 3) financial fitness, 4) money movement, 5) customer service and 6) account opening.

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CIBC Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Small Business Banking by J.D. Power

CIBC ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Small Business Banking in the J.D. Power 2023 Canada Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study, outperforming peers across many factors, most notably in people, level of trust and problem resolution.

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Canada's Greenest Employers for 2nd consecutive year

CIBC has been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers for 2023 by MediaCorp Canada for its commitment to creating a culture of environmental awareness within the organization.

The Canada's Greenest Employers award evaluates an organization based on the unique environmental initiatives and programs they have developed, the extent to which they have been successful in reducing their organizational environmental footprint, the degree to which their employees are involved in these programs and whether these initiatives have attracted employees to the organization.

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Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 13^th consecutive year

For the 13^th consecutive year, CIBC has been named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers by MediaCorp Canada following its annual assessment of inclusive workplaces.

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CIBC ranked #1 in Canada for gender equality by Equileap for 3rd consecutive year

CIBC has once again been named the top company in Canada for gender equality in Equileap’s 6th annual Gender Equality Global Report and Ranking.

Equileap, a leading company offering data and insights on gender equality, researched 4,000 companies based on 19 in-depth criteria and measurements across several global markets. Equileap selected the top 100 companies that scored the highest in areas like gender balance in the workforce, senior management and board of directors, and policies for parental leave and pay equity. CIBC ranked number one in Canada and also ranked as one of the top 20 companies globally this year.

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Included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

CIBC has been included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the 8th consecutive year. The Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) tracks the performance of public companies committed to transparency in gender-data reporting.

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One of Canada's Top Employers for Young People for 11th consecutive year

CIBC has been recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for providing programs that support the next generation of leaders and changemakers.

Canada's Top Employers for Young People is based on a review of employer benefits and initiatives, including tuition help, work-study programs and other programs of importance to young Canadians beginning their careers.

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One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 12th consecutive year

CIBC has once again been named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This prestigious recognition is based on CIBC’s success in numerous categories, including employee benefits, training and skills development, community involvement, performance and recognition.

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