Community Champion Award Finalist Celebrated by Wave Community Bank
Wave Community Bank (WCB) is thrilled to announce that it was one of only three finalists for the prestigious Community Champion Award at The Sussex Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Friday 19 July 2024
Wave Community Bank (WCB) is thrilled to announce that it was one of only three finalists for the prestigious Community Champion Award at The Sussex Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.
The Community Champion Award celebrates companies that facilitate, participate in, and enable community engagement.
Ann Hickey, Chief Executive of Wave Community Bank, attended the event and shared her thoughts on this significant achievement:
“I am delighted that, as a finalist, the Sussex Chamber of Commerce recognised the hard work and commitment that we at Wave Community Bank do providing safe savings and affordable credit to local people,” says Chief Executive of Wave Community Bank, Ann Hickey. “This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to ethical banking and our dedication to fostering financial wellbeing and inclusion within our community.”
Being a finalist underscores WCB’s dedication to providing safe savings and affordable credit options to the people of Sussex, helping to build a financially inclusive community.
From engaging events and charitable foundations to volunteer programs and generous donations.These initiatives are crucial in driving forward the charge towards meaningful change in communities.
“Thank you to the Sussex Chamber of Commerce for this incredible honour, and to our community for your unwavering support. Together, we can achieve great things.” Ann added.
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