SunTrust Banks, Inc. has been named a best brand winner for small business banking and middle market banking by Greenwich Associates, which evaluated more than 750 banks for the awards.

Along with the top overall honors, SunTrust was recognized as a best brand for loans or lines of credit and cash management in both small business banking and middle market banking. 

"These awards reflect SunTrust's success in helping business clients drive growth," said Beau Cummins, commercial and business banking executive. "Our Wholesale banking platform provides tailored solutions to businesses across a range of industries, and we are proud to see that approach resonating in the marketplace."

In 2014, Greenwich Associates conducted nearly 25,000 interviews with business executives at U.S. companies who have recognized U.S. commercial banks as having distinctive brands. Greenwich Associates presents awards in two major categories: small business banking (up to $10 million) and middle market banking ($10 to $500 million).