Unboxing Evergreen Gifts: How Regions Delivers Appreciation to Nearly 20,000 Associates
At Regions Bank, associates do extraordinary things every day for customers, communities, and one another. That’s why each year the company sets aside a dedicated week to recognize and celebrate the people whose commitment helps make a difference across the organization and in the communities it serves.
That celebration is called Evergreen.
As part of Evergreen 2026, associates were invited to select a gift inspired by this year’s theme, The Home of Extraordinary. To see the gifts up close, watch the accompanying video, where Regions Creative Content Manager Nicole Wyatt unboxes each item and shares more about the process behind the program.

What Is Evergreen?
Evergreen is Regions’ annual associate recognition week. The program celebrates the contributions associates make to customers, teammates, and communities while reinforcing the company’s culture of service, appreciation, and belonging.
Each year, Evergreen includes activities, experiences, and a special token of appreciation from the company.
Watch the Evergreen 2026 Gift Unboxing
Ever wondered what this year’s Evergreen gifts look like up close?
In the accompanying video, we unbox each of the 2026 gift options and read on for insight into the planning and partnerships that help bring the Evergreen gift program to life.
The Home of Extraordinary: 2026 Evergreen Gifts
This year, nearly 20,000 Regions associates selected from five gift options:
- Bamboo cutting board
- Portable power bank and charger
- Throw blanket
- 20-can backpack cooler
- 18 oz. insulated water bottle with chug cap
Working alongside supplier partners, the Regions Procurement team developed a collection of practical gifts designed to support the week’s theme, The Home of Extraordinary, while providing something useful for associates both at home and on the go.
“We developed, with the help of our suppliers, a list of items that tied back to the theme for the week, ‘The Home of Extraordinary,'” said Steve Hartline, Regions Procurement Administrator. “We’re proud to be part of this important week for our company and help our associates feel the appreciation we have for them.”

How Does the Evergreen Gift Program Come Together?
While associates experience a simple ordering process, significant planning takes place behind the scenes.
The process included:
- Evaluating and selecting gift options with a steering committee
- Collaborating with suppliers to source inventory
- Developing and testing the online ordering platform
- Forecasting demand using associate participation estimates
- Coordinating fulfillment and delivery across the company
The goal was to create a seamless experience that made it easy for associates to select their preferred gift and feel recognized for their contributions.
Why Associate Recognition Matters at Regions
For Regions, Evergreen is more than a celebration week. It’s an opportunity to recognize the people who bring the company’s values to life every day.
“Evergreen is a big deal at Regions,” Hartline said. “Because our associates are a big deal, and they deserve it for all they do to serve those who are so important to our company.”
Programs like Evergreen help reinforce a culture where associates know their efforts matter, their accomplishments are valued, and their impact is appreciated.
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