Berkshire Bank Awards $3,500 to Exciting Home Equity Sweepstakes Winners VT

DANBY, VERMONT, July 13, 2015 – Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Bank® announced today that Peter and Jennifer Redding of Danby, Vermont won its Exciting Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Sweepstakes. Peter and Jennifer received the grand prize of $3,500 during a check presentation ceremony July 8th led by Regional Branch Manager of Vermont and Vice President Nicole Scribner.

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Almost 10,000 consumers entered the Berkshire Bank’s Exciting HELOC Sweepstakes
Berkshire Bank’s Exciting HELOC Sweepstakes was promoted throughout its footprint and online at berkshirebank.com from mid-March through the end of June. New and existing home equity line of credit customers were automatically entered into the contest, and consumers could enter on berkshirebank.com during the contest period. The winners of the sweepstakes had the option to have the prize applied directly to their home equity line of credit, or elect to receive the cash prize payable by check. Peter and Jennifer were randomly selected as the grand prize winners among 9,741 registered contestants.

“A big thank you to the awesome people from Berkshire Bank!” Stated contest winner, Jennifer Redding. “We won a sweepstakes when we refinanced - and got a big surprise this morning. Always great customer service and very proactive in identifying your financial needs.”

“Berkshire Bank is pleased to give this award to Peter and Jennifer,” stated Tami Gunsch, Senior Vice President, Retail Banking. “Berkshire Bank is committed to its communities by providing exceptional service to its customers by assisting them find, fund and save for life’s exciting moments.”

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About Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NYSE: BHLB) is the parent of Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Bank®. The Company, recognized for its entrepreneurial approach and distinctive culture, has $7.3 billion in assets and 96 full service branch offices in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Vermont providing personal and business banking, insurance, and wealth management services. In 2014, Berkshire Bank was named one of Massachusetts Most Charitable Companies by the Boston Business Journal. To learn more, visit www.berkshirebank.com or call 800-773-5601.