Regions Bank Georgia branch manager wins Heart of Service award

Regions Bank awarded Kascia Polk, manager of the Villa Rica, Georgia branch, with the 2024 Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award, which honors managers for community involvement. John Turner, president, chairman and CEO of Regions presented Polk with the award at the Chairman's Club celebration, according to a press release.

The award recognizes employees who make a major impact in their community that are consistent with Regions' values. Polk teaches financial wellness classes and leads civic organizations including Beyond the Front Porch, which provides educational travel experiences to K-12 students on free or reduced lunches in Douglas County, Georgia.

"I appreciate all you do to make a positive difference and for shining a light on our core values," Turner said as he announced Polk as this year's winner. "Your story is an example for all of us. Our mission is to make life better for the people and places we serve, and you put that mission into action in how you serve others every day. That is the spirit of community involvement championed by Lee Ann Petty throughout her time with Regions, and that spirit continues to drive how we put others first."

"I'm honored and humbled to be recognized with the Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award," Polk said in the release. "I personally believe helping others is the key to happiness and fulfillment in life, and we must all work together to lift up those in our communities in need."