Southeastern Massachusetts Volunteer Recognized with Citizens Award

Citizens Bank announced its annual “Citizens Helping Citizens Volunteer Award” to Christopher Antao, Assistant Vice President, Business Banking, for his outstanding commitment to the community. As part of the award, the Citizens Bank Foundation will contribute $2,500 to Antao’s charity of choice. This award was previously known as the Be Inspired Award, and was renamed to better align with Citizens Helping Citizens, the bank’s program that strives to enhance quality of life and economic vitality in local communities.

“It is because of Christopher’s inspiring dedication to the community and his tireless efforts to go above and beyond in both his professional and personal endeavors that we proudly award him this honor,” said Jerry Sargent, President, Citizens Bank and RBS Citizens, Massachusetts. “Christopher embodies Citizens’ spirit of giving, contributing hundreds of hours of community service in 2013 to organizations across Southeastern Massachusetts.”

Antao volunteers in many capacities for organizations including Durfee High School, the Silverback Armory Wrestling program, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod and St. Mary’s Education Fund, where he has helped raise more than $1 Million in scholarships for inner city children.

“Each year, Citizens Bank honors a volunteer or a group of volunteers who perform exemplary service to the community with this award and contribution to the nonprofit organization of the recipient’s choice,” said Sargent.

This annual award was created in April 2007 by RBS Citizens Financial Group, Inc. to honor volunteers who perform exemplary service in the communities where Citizens does business. Nominations for the award are made by co-workers or colleagues nominating themselves. One award is given out in each state where Citizens has a presence.