Berkley Century of Family Banking Award

Celebrating a Century of Family Banking Excellence

August 12, 2024

We are incredibly proud to announce that the Berkley family, whose leadership is the foundation of the Bennington State Bank, has been honored with the Kansas Banker Association’s Century of Family Banking Award. This award is given to banks where members of the same family have held leadership positions in their banks for a century or more. This award is a testament to the Berkley family’s unwavering commitment, integrity and leadership in serving our communities for 100 years.

The Berkley family’s journey in banking began in 1924 when Mike Berkley’s father, HJ Berkley, started his career as a teller at the Bank of Tescott. Over the years, their commitment to community banking deepened, with the family becoming involved in five different banks across the region, including Bennington State Bank. The Berkley family story is one of perseverance and commitment and has become synonymous with “Trusted Hometown Bank.” 

To celebrate this incredible milestone, this video was created to capture the rich history of the Berkley family in banking. From humble beginnings to innovation and expansion, we invite you to watch the inspiring journey of a family whose dedication to banking excellence has spanned generations.

The Century of Family Banking award was presented at the KBA Annual Meeting on August 10, 2024.