Bank of Sydney employees in south Sydney stepped out last week to receive a Business Excellence Award bestowed by Randwick City Council.

The awards are designed to recognise outstanding local businesses as voted by the community.

Kingsford branch manager Sue Couzios said her team’s efforts were focused on making banking easier.

“It’s about meeting our customers’ needs and offering true relationship banking, where every customer is looked after personally by our experienced staff,” said Ms Couzios.

Julie Elliott, Bank of Sydney CEO, added: “The Bank of Sydney’s vision is to be Australia’s only true relationship bank. This means we really understand the importance of relationships, not just between our customers and us, but also in personal businesses, families and communities.”

Ms Elliott said that the award was a product of “the strong and trustworthy relationships that our team established with the local community of Randwick though our Kingsford branch since it was first opened in 2005”.