First Western is working to be the best private bank for the Western wealth management client. Our recent honors signal that we are putting our best foot forward and being recognized locally and nationally.

Inc. 500 - #382 (2008) First Western was honored as #382 on Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies. First Western is the top ranked bank holding company on the list.
Best Places to Work - #5 Finalist - Denver Business Journal (2008) First Western was honored to be the 5th finalist for the Denver Business Journal's Best Places to Work award. The winners were selected based on the results of an employee survey that measured companies on a range of factors known to affect employee engagement in the workplace.
Fastest Growing Companies - Denver Business Journal - (2007, 2008) To make the list, companies must be privately held with a headquarters located on the Front Range (that’s Denver area, Greeley, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs and Boulder) and a brick-and-mortar presence in the Denver area. #1 - 2007 #7 - 2008
Top Company Financial Services Finalist - ColoradoBiz Magazine  (2008) The mission of Top Company is to recognize Colorado's most outstanding businesses.