Prizes

Since the time of its establishment ING Bank Śląski S.A. has positioned itself among the best Polish banks, which is confirmed by top awards received in various rankings:

2012
  • January 2012 – ING Bank Śląski among socially responsible WSE-listed companies in Poland within the RESPECT Index
  • January 2012 – 1st place in the "Student Account" and "Accounts for Adolescents" categories in rankings prepared by Money.pl
  • January 2012 – award for  ING Bank Śląski as the “Most Active Company” during the 8th edition of Achievement Day, promoting initiatives for shaping entrepreneurship skills among young people
2011
  • December 2011 –  3rd place in the “Finance Category” in the Strongest Brands Contest organised by Rzeczpospolita daily
  • December 2011 – 1st place in the mortgage loan ranking in PLN for entrepreneurs with own contribution at 20% prepared by Bankier.pl
  • November 2011 – title of Pantheon of Polish Ecology for eco- education activities
  • October 2011 –  2nd place in the “The Best Annual Report 2010" competition in the “Banks and Financial Institutions” category
  • October 2011 – silver EFFIE award for the “Fairy Tales” internet account campaign
  • October 2011 – 1st place in the mortgage loan in PLN ranking prepared by Money.pl
  • September 2011 – Quality of Service 2011 award granted on the basis of consumers’ opinion survey
  • September 2011 – 1st place in mortgage loan rankings prepared by Bankier.pl and Comperia.pl. The bank was awarded for the best lending conditions in PLN for the purchase of a house with own contribution (Bankier.pl) and the most interesting mortgage loan in PLN for the purchase of a house or flat on the primary market (Comperia.pl)
  • September 2011 – distinction for the ING Polish Art Foundation for its activities granted by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage
  • July 2011 – ING Bank Śląski among socially responsible WSE-listed companies in Poland within the RESPECT Index for the second time in 2011
  • July 2011 – 1st place in mortgage loan rankings prepared by Open Finance and TotalMoney.pl. The bank was awarded for offering the best lending conditions in PLN.
  • June 2011 – 1st place in the Crystal Symmetry ranking – the first edition of a ranking verifying the usability of banks’ web sites
  • June 2011 – 2nd place in the ranking verifying the quality of service provided to clients via Call Centres conducted by ARC Opinia i Rynek
  • June 2011 –  3rd place in the ranking of the “Rzeczpospolita” daily in the “Best Bank in 2010” category
  • May 2011 – Crystal Trusted Brand Statuette for ING Bank Śląski in the “Bank” category in the European Trusted Brands survey organized by Reader’s Digest
  • April 2011 – 1st place in the 2011 Responsible Business Ranking in the “banking” and “financial and insurance sector” categories
  • March 2011 – international Top Employers brand for ING Bank Śląski granted by the Corporate Research Foundation
  • February 2011 – two Zloty Bankier awards for Best Mortgage Loan and Best Mobile Banking in the Zloty Bankier 2010 contest for best banking products and services in 2010
  • February 2011 – 1st place in the mortgage loans ranking in PLN with own contribution at 20% prepared by Bankier.pl
  • January 2011 – 2nd place for the Direct Account in the Money.pl ranking comparing 34 banks account and service costs; accessibility to accounts and customer service  
  • January 2011 – ING Bank Śląski among socially responsible WSE-listed companies in Poland within the RESPECT Index
2010
  • December 2010 - 3rd place in the "Bank Closest to Clients" Ranking organised by Dziennik Gazeta Prawna daily
  • December 2010 - 2nd place in the “Finance Category” in the Strongest Brands Contest organised by Rzeczpospolita daily
  • October 2010 - Gold EFFIE Award for 2010 in the “Long Term Campaigns Category” for the Internet banking campaign and two Silver EFFIE Awards in the “Financial Services Category” for the campaigns “I am an internet-user” and “Change”
  • September 2010, 2nd place in the ranking of Newsweek weekly "Friendly Bank" in the “Bank for the disabled” category and 2nd place in the “Bank for Internet users” category
  • September 2010, 3rd place in the Quality of Service ranking organised by the www.jakoscobslugi.pl portal
  • August 2010, title of Superbrand Poland granted to strongest consumer brands by the worldwide Superbrands organisation
  • June 2010 -  1st place in the ranking of the „Rzeczpospolita” daily for the Best Bank in 2009
  • March 2010 - international brand Top Employers for ING Bank Śląski granted by Corporate Research Foundation
  • January 2010, TOP RATED Status granted by the GLOBAL CUSTODIAN (prestigious and influential American Publishing House) to ING Bank Śląski for custody operations run in Poland in 2009
2009
  • December 2009, 3rd place in the “Finance Category” in the Strongest Brands Contest organised by Rzeczpospolita daily
  • November 2009, award granted in the Company Well Perceived competition for the most recognised corporate social responsibility image in the Śląsk voivodeship
  • November 2009, award granted in the Art More Valuable than Gold competition to ING Bank Śląski representing Benefactors and Donators of the Polish Art ING Foundation, for promoting and supporting art and culture in Poland
  • November 2009, ING Bank Śląski among the laureates in the “Big Pearls Category” of the Pearls of the Polish Economy ranking organized by the Polish Market magazine and Institute of Economics of the Polish Academy of Science
  • November 2009, ING Bank Śląski a member of the RESPECT Rating – the first ranking of socially responsible WSE-listed companies in Poland
  • October 2009, Silver EFFIE Award for 2009 in the “Financial Services Category” for the term deposit campaign
  • October 2009, I place for the best annual report in the competition "The Best Annual Report 2008" in the "banks and financial institution” category and special award for the best company business report granted by the Accountancy and Tax Institute
  • October 2009, main prize granted by BMC Forum for the implementation of a comprehensive IT infrastructure and business services management system
  • September 2009, 1st place in the ranking of Newsweek weekly "Friendly Bank" in the “Bank for the disabled” category and 3rd place in the “Bank for Internet users” category
  • May 2009, title of Superbrand Poland and Business Superband Poland granted to strongest consumer and business brands by the worldwide Superbrands organisation
  • April 2009, Crystal Trusted Brand Statuette for ING Bank Śląski in the „Bank” category in the European Trusted Brands survey organized by Reader’s Digest
  • March 2009, title of “Ecologically Friendly Company” awarded by the European Ecologic Responsibility Forum
  • March 2009, “Leopards 2008” Bankers’ award for the most admired banking brand creation
  • February 2009, 3rd place in the “Best Stock Exchange Listed Company” (Puls Biznesu daily)
  • February 2009, 1st place in the “Investment Banks and Advisors” Category in the 14th edition of the Book of Lists
  • February 2009, "Róża bez Kolców" - 1st place in the Best Banks’ ranking granted by the biggest enterprises in Poland (Home & Market magazine)
  • January 2009, St. Brother Albert’s medal granted to ING for Children Foundation for 2008 for supporting activities for disabled persons
  • January 2009, TOP RATED Status granted by the GLOBAL CUSTODIAN (prestigious and influential American Publishing House) to ING Bank Śląski for custody operations run in Poland in 2008
2008
  • December 2008, 2nd place in the “Finance Category” in the Strongest Brands Contest organised by Rzeczpospolita daily
  • December 2008, 1st place in “The Nicest Polish Card in 2008” for My ING Card (Moja Karta ING) with the image from The Cathedral by Tomek Bagiński
  • November 2008, Silver EFFIE Award for 2008 in the "Financial Services Category” for the OKO campaign and a Bronze EFFIE Award for 2008 in the “Long-term Campaigns Category” for the mortgage loan campaign
  • October 2008, special award granted by the Accountancy and Tax Institute for the best company business report
  • September 2008, 1st place for the STUDENT Lion Account in the ranking conducted by Gazeta Wyborcza
  • September 2008, special award granted in the IT Leader competition organised by ComputerWorld magazine
  • September 2008, III place in the ranking of Newsweek weekly "Friendly Bank"
  • June 2008, 1st place for the www.ingbank.pl web site in the ranking organised by Marketing & More magazine
  • May 2008, bankujesz-kupujesz awarded “Project of the Year” in the “Ambassador of Electronic Economy, Partner of the Year and Project of the Year” contest organized by the Polish Bank Association
  • March 2008, 1st place in the “Best IT project in financial institutions” in the “Transaction Systems Category” (Gazeta Bankowa weekly)
  • March 2008, “Leopards 2007” Bankers’ award for the most admired banking brand creation
  • February 2008, ”Builder’s Laurels”, an award granted in the “Products and Services for Construction Companies”
  • February 2008, title of “Ecologically Friendly Company” awarded by the European Ecologic Responsibility Forum
  • February 2008, 3rd place in the “Best Stock Exchange Listed Company” (Puls Biznesu daily)
2007
  • December 2007, "Róża bez Kolców" – 1st place in the Best Banks’ ranking granted by the biggest enterprises in Poland (Home & Market magazine)
  • November 2007, Gold Standard Award for the LION Account - awards granted by consumers
  • October 2007, title of the "Franchisor of the Year" for the quick development of systems performing on the basis of an agency and franchising granted at the Nation-wide Franchising Fair
  • October 2007, Silver EFFIE Award for 2007 in the "Financial Services Category" for the nation-wide mortgage loan campaign
  • October 2007, A Special Award granted by the Individual Investors Association in "The Best Annual Report 2006" Competition
  • September 2007, an award granted by the Junior Achievement Foundation as the “Most Active Company during Achievement Day”
  • April 2007, "Leopards 2006", Bankers' award for the most admired banking brand creation.
  • April 2007, “Silver Rock 2006” Award in the “card products development” category for the first Maestro Card on the Polish market, which provides the possibility of creating an individual image on the card. The award was granted by the Polish Branch of MasterCard Europe.
  • March 2007, the main award in the fifth edition of the Gazeta Bankowa Competition “The Best Banking IT Project 2006”, in the category “e-Banking and e-Finance” for the ING Agent application.
  • March 2007, 3rd place in the ranking of Gazeta Finansowa “The most recognizable and reliable finance brand”.
  • February 2007, 1st place in the ranking of Gazeta Finansowa "Credit cards for entrepreneurs” for the Visa business credit card.
  • February 2007, 1st place in the ranking of the Home&Market monthly “Banks’ advertising campaigns 2006” for the campaign "Przyrzekamy kredyt hipoteczny na dobrych warunkach” [We promise a mortgage loan on good conditions].
  • January 2007, TOP RATED Status granted by the GLOBAL CUSTODIAN (prestigious and influential American Publishing House) to ING Bank Śląski for custody operations run in Poland in 2006.
2006
  • October 2006, EFFIE 2006 awards for advertisement effectiveness (2 silver and 1 bronze) for campaigns: "Banki są do zarabiania” [Banks are for making money], "Pytania – dzieci” [Questions – children] and "Taki duży, taki internetowy” [So big and so internet].
  • October 2006, I place for the best annual report in the competition "The Best Annual Report 2005" in the "banks and financial institution” category.
  • September 2006, I place in the ranking of Forbes monthly "The best bank for individual clients”.
  • September 2006, II place in the ranking of Newsweek weekly "Friendly Bank”.
  • September 2006, I place for the VISA gold credit card in the ranking of Gazeta Wyborcza and Expander: “prestige card for persons earning more over PLN 3000 per month”.
  • September 2006, distinction for the VISA orange credit card in the ranking of Gazeta Wyborcza and Expander: "cards, which are worth putting in your wallet”.
  • June 2006, Title “Brand of the high reputation” in the research “Premium Brand 2006” in the category: “Finance”.
  • May 2006, III position in the ranking of BANK monthly: „universal bank” for the strong position on the deposit’s market and good finance results.
  • May 2006, III position in the ranking of Home&Market monthly: „The best account for small and midsize companies”.
  • April 2006, “The Banker of the Year: 2005”, title for Brunon Bartkiewicz, President of ING Bank Śląski, granted by Gazeta Bankowa weekly.
  • April 2006, “Silver Rock 2005” award for the biggest achievements in new card products development (MasterCard Businness in EUR), granted by Polish branch of MasterCard Europe.
  • April 2006, “CEDRYK” award for the help in organization of “IV Polish Festival of Children Expression”, granted by Centre of Children Expression.
  • February 2006, I place for the Visa credit card in the www.bankier.pl ranking for "Business credit cards”.
  • January 2006, Title of "The Entrepreneur-Friendly Bank" in the category of “commercial banks”.
2005
  • November 2005, Special distinction in the competition "Arts & Business Awards” for all activities helping to promote and develope art and culture in Poland. 
  • November 2005, Distinction in the competition "Gold Paper Clips 2005", in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the social programme "In the Lion Company”.
  • September 2005, Title of “Benefactor of the National Museum in Krakow”. 
  • September 2005, Diploma of President for supporting youth enterprising activities in the Programme “Day of Enterprising” 2005. 
  • September 2005, Ranking of Forbes monthly: I position in the category: “The best bank for entrepreneurs” and II position in the category „The best bank for individual customers”.
  • September 2005, IV position in the customer service ranking of Newsweek weekly "Friendly Bank". 
  • June 2005, I place in the competition KOMPAS in the category “Presence at the Universities” organized by “Rzeczpospolita” daily, MillwardBrown SMG/KRC and SGH in Warsaw.
  • April 2005, “CEDRYK” award for the help in organization of “III Polish Festival of Children Expression”, granted by Centre of Children Expression.
  • April 2005, “Silver Rock 2004” award for the biggest achievements in new card products development, granted by Polish branch of MasterCard Europe.
  • April 2005, Title of “Diamond Sponsor” of the President’s Programme: „Internet in schools”.
  • January 2005, Title of "The Entrepreneur-Friendly Bank" in two categories: “commercial banks” and “bank branches”.
2004
  • December 2004, Ranking of Gazeta Bankowa „Bank card publishers”: II position in “general ranking” and I position in extra categories: “cards for entrepreneurs” and “prepaid cards”.
  • October 2004, silver medal for KONTO ZYSK in the category “The Best Account for Small Companies” and silver medal for Pakiet ProBIZNES in the category “Package Offer for Small and Midsize Companies” received at the 10th Polish Capital & Financial Forum "Your Money" 2004.
  • September 2004, Ranking of Profit monthly: II position in the category” The best personal account” and III position in the category „The best account for small companies”
  • April 2004, distinction in the ranking of BANK monthly „The biggest 50 Banks in Poland” in the category „The most universal bank in Poland”.
  • February 2004, Main award in the second edition of the Competition by Gazeta Bankowa for the Best banking IT project 2003, in the category Banking IT leader.
  • January 2004, Title of "The Entrepreneur-Friendly Bank", granted by Warsaw Banking Institute, for the consequent implementation of modern technology and high standard of the offer for small and medium entrepreneurs.
  • 16th of January 2004, Title of "Silesian Oscar", granted by weekly "Goniec Górnośląski", for social activities in Silesia.
2003
  • TOP RATED Status granted in 2003 by the GLOBAL CUSTODIAN (prestigious and influential American Publishing House) for ING Bank Śląski for custody operations run in Poland.
  • October 2003, silver medal for Pakiet ProBIZNES (product for midsize companies) and bronze medal for Mortgage Credit received at the 9th Polish Capital & Financial Forum "Your Money" 2003.
  • September 2003, III position in the customer service ranking of "Newsweek" weekly "Friendly Bank"
  • September 2003, the "Europrodukt" prize for Pakiet ProBIZNES for midsize companies.
  • February 2003, the prize of daily “Rzeczpospolita” for co-operation in 2002
  • February 2003, distinction of weekly “Gazeta Bankowa” in the competition for The Best Banking IT Project of 2002 in categories: Network Project and Banking IT Leader.
  • 31st of January 2003, Title of "The Entrepreneur-Friendly Bank", granted by the Foundation for Development of Small Business and Warsaw Banking Institute, for the implementation of integrated finance services system, modern technology and improvement of distribution channels for small and medium enterpreneurs.
  • 27th of January 2003, the prize of monthly "Twój Styl": "Alicja 2002" for Maestro Pre-paid card.
2002
  • TOP RATED Status granted in 2002 by the GLOBAL CUSTODIAN (prestigious and influential American Publishing House) to ING Bank Śląski for custody operations in Poland.
  • 22nd of October 2002, the prize of monthly Teleinfo for the firm having the best IT infrastructure in the category of "banking, insurance and finance institutions".
  • October 2002, Gold Medal for the Lion Account as the best personal account received at the 8th Polish Capital & Financial Forum "Your Money" 2002.
  • 16th of September 2002, special distinction in the contest of the Ministry of Culture: "Patron of Culture", in the category "Promoter", for series of concerts and recordings of NOSPR in Katowice.
  • 17th of September 2002, in the ranking of "Super Express": "The best banks", ING Bank Śląski obtained the third place in the opinion of the editorial staff and the fourth place in the opinion of the readers.
  • July 2002, monthly "Profit" presented ranking of personal accounts in 19 Polish banks. ING Bank Śląski took first place among the banks awarded at least in two categories. ING Bank Śląski was awarded in 3 categories: "Costs", "Access to account" and "Credit Line".
  • 22nd May 2002, "Gold Money" award for Lion Account granted by monthly "Your Money" for the best banking product in 2001.
  • 11th of April 2002, in the ranking of personal accounts published by Rzeczpospolita, Lion Account Prestige and Student were regarded the best accounts in categories "Young and Independent" and "Students". Lion Account VIP was classified on the second position in the category "VIP". Lion Account Standard II was classified on the third position in the category "Average Customers".
  • 28th of March 2002, European International awarded its best Partners for special contribution in the card market development. ING Bank Śląski was awarded in two categories: "Golden Rock 2001" for special achievements in issuing mass Maestro Card and "Silver Rock 2001" for special achievements in new products development.
2001
  • TOP RATED Status granted in 2001 by the GLOBAL CUSTODIAN (prestigious and influential American Publishing House) to ING Bank Śląski for custody operations in Poland.
  • 3rd prize for the Annual Report awarded in a competition for the best financial report of a public company for the year 2000 and a distinction in category Written report of a Management Board.
  • 2001 IT Leader title in the category of banking and finance in an annual competition of the Computerworld bi-weekly.
  • Title of the Entrepreneur-Friendly Bank in the category of small and mid-sized entities granted by the Foundation for Development of Small Business and Warsaw Banking Institute in 2001.
  • Title of the Product of the Year for the EUR construction and mortgage loan for individual customers in the 7th edition of the Competition of the Murator magazine in 2002.
  • Gold medal for the Lion Account as the best personal account received at the 7th Polish Capital & Financial Forum "Your Money" 2001.
  • Title of the Entrepreneur-Friendly Bank and honorary mention in the 2nd edition of the competition arranged by the National Economic Chamber (KIG), Polish-American Advisory for Small Firms and the Warsaw Banking Institute.
1999
  • "A Rose without Thorn" award (second place), "Home & Market" contest of best bank in the opinion of entrepreneurs, January 1999.
  • "Gazeta Finansowa" award for great progress in the field of retail products, March 1999.
  • Special award for TPO in 1st Direct Marketing Competition.
  • "Golden Arrow" award in The Third Edition of Direct Marketing Competition , in the category "Direct Mail - Business to Customer" for mailing action promoting TPO (Deposit Saving Programme).
  • 4th place in "Bank for Businessman", Businessman Magazine 1999.
  • Second place in the Golden 500 Polish Private Trade and Service Companies according to Home&Market magazine.
1997
  • The most desirable Polish employer according to the survey conducted in 1997 by the International Association of Students of Economic and Commercial Sciences AIESEC.
1996
  • 1st place in the category Bank for businessman, 1st place in the category of offers and 3rd place in the category of financial standing in the ranking of the „Businessman Magazine” (special report, November 1996).
  • 4th place in the Best Banks '96 ranking of Gazeta Bankowa.
1995
  • The most desirable Polish employer according to the survey conducted in 1995 by the International Association of Students of Economic and Commercial Sciences AIESEC.
  • The safest Polish bank in 1995 according to Businessman Magazine index.
  • Fifth place in terms of the best offer in the Client ranking of banks conducted by Cash weekly in 1995.
  • Third place in the Best Banks '95 ranking of Gazeta Bankowa.
1994
  • Best Bank for Businessman in 1994 as ranked by Businessman Magazine