January 8, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn. (January 7, 2026) – Sunrise Banks, a socially responsible, values-based bank with locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been named to the list of 2026 Top Impact Companies published by Real Leaders® Off Site Link. This prestigious annual ranking recognizes the world’s most inspiring businesses putting purpose into practice.
As the #1 global community for values-driven CEOs, Real Leaders celebrates companies proving that profit and positive impact can scale together. The 2026 ranking features impact leaders who are not only growing fast but also growing with integrity.
Sunrise Banks ranks #25 on this year’s list. The company has been named a Top Impact Company every year since Real Leaders launched this ranking in 2018.
“Serving as a force for good for our customers and our communities is a cornerstone for how our teams do business at Sunrise Banks,” says David Reiling, President/CEO. “To be recognized by Real Leaders, yet again, as a Top Impact Company is a tremendous honor. It shows that businesses can prioritize people, planet and purpose without sacrificing the bottom line.”
Setting a New Standard for Companies
The 2026 Real Leaders Top Impact Companies ranking continues to spotlight organizations that combine strong financial performance with meaningful social and environmental outcomes. In an era where consumers, employees, and investors expect more from businesses, these companies are charting the path forward.
This year’s honorees were selected through a rigorous evaluation process measuring three-year growth, 2024 revenue performance. Each company’s submitted impact application detailed how they are transforming their industries for the better. The result is a curated list of innovative organizations redefining what it means to lead with purpose at scale.
“Real Leaders exists to celebrate the achievements of the leaders who are inspiring better business for a better world,” said Kevin Edwards, CEO of Real Leaders. “The 2026 winners demonstrate that scaling impact and revenues are not competing priorities — they are the future of great companies.”
ABOUT SUNRISE BANKS
Sunrise Banks is no ordinary bank; we strive to be a place where money and values meet for our customers and our communities. We do this by prioritizing social responsibility, community impact and environmental sustainability alongside our essential financial products and services. With locations in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sunrise Banks seeks to build meaningful relationships, empower financial wellness and drive positive change.
Sunrise Banks is certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a designation earned by approximately 100 banks nationwide. Sunrise Banks is also a member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values and a certified B Corp for its demonstrated commitment to transparent corporate governance and positive community impact. Visit sunrisebanks.com to learn more.
ABOUT REAL LEADERS®
Real Leaders celebrates the business achievements that make the world better — and inspires leaders everywhere to pursue meaningful impact.
To learn more about the 2026 winners or to apply for next year’s ranking, visit https://real-leaders.com/top-impact-companies-2026/ Off Site Link
Sunrise Banks Media Contact:
Amanda Theisen, Communications Manager
651-206-2569
[email protected] Off Site Link
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