- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=KeyBank Earns 2026 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer Designations https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1306236?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1306236?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1306236?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=KeyBank Earns 2026 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer Designations &body=ESG News from KeyBank https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1306236?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Awards, Ratings & Rankings](/CSR-News/awards-ratings-rankings) # KeyBank Earns 2026 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer Designations Dec 22, 2025 9:00 AM ET Campaign: [KeyBank: Responsible Banking](/news/campaign/keybank-responsible-banking) ![2026 Military Friendly Employer](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/2026_Military_Friendly_Gold_Employer_KeyBank_12.19.25A.png) ![2026 Military Friendly Spouse Employer](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/2026_Military_Friendly_Spouse_Employer_KeyBank_12.19.25B.png) ![2026 Military Friendly Employer](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/2026_Military_Friendly_Gold_Employer_KeyBank_12.19.25A.png?h=04d92ac6) ![2026 Military Friendly Spouse Employer](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/2026_Military_Friendly_Spouse_Employer_KeyBank_12.19.25B.png?h=04d92ac6) KeyBank proudly announced that it has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® Employer designation and the Military Friendly® Spouse Employer designation. This marks Key’s 12th consecutive year as a Military Friendly® Employer and 10th consecutive year as a Military Friendly® Spouse Employer, underscoring our long-standing commitment to supporting veterans, service members, and military families. Institutions earning these designations were evaluated using public data sources and responses from over 1,200 companies who participated in the Military Friendly® survey. This proprietary survey employs a comprehensive and detailed methodology to evaluate and recognize companies that excel in supporting the military community. At KeyBank, programs and resources are designed to help military-connected teammates thrive, including: - Veteran-focused recruitment initiatives - Business resource groups for service members and families Career development support for all teammates "Earning the Military Friendly® Employer and Spouse Employer designations for more than a decade reflects our unwavering commitment to those who have served and their families,” said Jessika Poldruhi, Chief Inclusion Officer, KeyBank.. “Veterans and military spouses bring unique skills, leadership, and resilience that strengthen our teams and our culture. At Key, we don’t just hire talent, we invest in their success and growth." “Earning the Military Friendly® designation is more than a badge; it’s a reflection of deep-rooted values and strategic foresight. These organizations don’t just open doors for veterans, spouses, and service members; they build pathways for lasting impact. Their commitment isn’t performative; it’s transformative. It’s proof that honoring military talent is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do.” — Kayla Lopez, Vice President of Memberships, Military Friendly® [![KeyBank Logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/Screen_Shot_2016-05-13_at_10.27.28_AM.png)](/profiles/keybank) ### More from KeyBank ###### [KeyBank Foundation Awards $200,000 to Capital for Change To Expand Affordable Housing and Community Development in Connecticut](/news/keybank-foundation-awards-200000-capital-change-expand-affordable-housing-and-community) Apr 2, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [Northeast Ohio Business Owner Avoids $5,000 Loss Thanks to KeyBank Fraud-Prevention Program](/news/northeast-ohio-business-owner-avoids-5000-loss-thanks-keybank-fraud-prevention-program) Mar 31, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [New Junior Achievement Experiential Learning Center, Presented by KeyBank, Focuses on Workforce Readiness ](/news/new-junior-achievement-experiential-learning-center-presented-keybank-focuses-workforce) Mar 30, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [KeyBank & CEI Partnership Brings Growth to Maine](/news/keybank-cei-partnership-brings-growth-maine) Mar 27, 2026 9:15 AM ET ###### [Key Private Bank Leader Cathy O’Malley Kearney Named Chair of Cleveland Foundation Bank Trustees](/news/key-private-bank-leader-cathy-omalley-kearney-named-chair-cleveland-foundation-bank-trustees) Mar 26, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [KeyBank and Parachute Credit Counseling Team Up to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services in Western New York](/news/keybank-and-parachute-credit-counseling-team-offer-free-tax-preparation-services-western-new) Mar 25, 2026 11:50 AM ET ###### [Protecting Yourself from Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Imposter Scams – Tips from KeyBank](/news/protecting-yourself-artificial-intelligence-ai-powered-imposter-scams-tips-keybank) Mar 19, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [KeyBank Foundation Invests $240,000 in YWCA North Central Indiana to Support Women’s Education and Economic Advancement](/news/keybank-foundation-invests-240000-ywca-north-central-indiana-support-womens-education-and) Mar 16, 2026 9:00 AM ET