Monson Savings Bank Announces 2026 President’s Award Winners

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank (MSB) announced the recipients of its 2026 President’s Award, the highest honor presented by the bank. This award recognizes employees who exemplify Monson Savings Bank’s mission and values through outstanding customer and community service, exceptional teamwork, professionalism, and unwavering integrity.

This year, two employees have been selected from peer nominations for their extraordinary contributions, leadership, and dedication to the bank and its customers: Melanie Garcia, senior commercial loan administrator; and Terry Poloski, vice president, residential lending officer.

Employed with Monson Savings Bank since November 2013, Garcia has long been a pillar of excellence within the Commercial Lending department. Chosen from 22 nominees in the non-officer/manager category, she received five heartfelt nominations highlighting her expertise, organization, communication skills, and the positive influence she brings to the team.

Colleagues describe Garcia as knowledgeable, humble, and exceptionally dedicated, consistently strengthening customer relationships and enhancing the bank’s reputation. Her commitment to her role, her team, and the bank’s partners is both remarkable and inspiring.

Since joining Monson Savings Bank in December 2011, Poloski has been a trusted leader within the Residential Lending department. Selected from 16 nominees in the officer/manager category, she also received five nominations, each recognizing her professionalism, compassion, and significant impact on both customers and colleagues.

Poloski is described as humble, hardworking, an outstanding mentor, and a leader who consistently prioritizes the bank’s success over personal recognition. Her dedication has helped shape the strength and reputation of the bank’s mortgage department and continues to set the standard for exceptional customer care at MSB.

“Melanie and Terry represent the very best of Monson Savings Bank,” said Dan Moriarty, president and CEO. “Their dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for our customers and communities embody the spirit of this award. They lead by example every day, and our organization is stronger because of their contributions. It is an honor to recognize them as our 2026 President’s Award recipients.”

With this recognition, Garcia and Poloski join an esteemed group of President’s Award alumni, including Kevin Hicks, Kate Blackwell, Sara Rodrigues, Paul Shepardson, and Mike Sexton, whose accomplishments continue to shape the legacy and future of Monson Savings Bank.