Allen Park resident Janet Pipkens honored with 2015 Citizens Bank Credo Champion for Community Award

For her outstanding commitment to the community, Allen Park resident Janet Pipkens has been selected by Citizens Bank for its annual Credo Champion for Community Award.

As part of the award and in celebration of Dec. 1 as Giving Tuesday, Citizens Bank will contribute $2,500 to Pipkens’ charity of choice. This award is part of Citizens Helping Citizens, the bank’s program that strives to enhance quality of life and economic vitality in local communities.

“It is because of Janet’s inspiring dedication to the community and her tireless efforts to go above and beyond in both her professional and personal endeavors that we proudly award her this honor,” said Rick Hampson, president of Citizens Bank, Michigan. “Janet embodies Citizens’ spirit of giving, contributing countless hours of community service in 2015 to organizations in and around her community.”

“Each year, a volunteer or a group of volunteers who perform exemplary service to the community is honored by Citizens Bank with this award,” said Hampson, “and with a contribution to the nonprofit organization of the recipient’s choice.”

Pipkens has selected Children with Hair Loss to receive the $2,500 donation.

This annual award was created in April 2007 by Citizens Bank to honor volunteers who perform exemplary service in the communities where Citizens does business. Nominations for the award are made by co-workers or colleagues nominating themselves.

The Citizens Helping Citizens program addresses four key areas: fighting hunger, providing shelter, teaching money management and strengthening communities.