Berkshire Bank announces Vermont couple winner of 'Free Gas for a Year' sweepstakes

Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Bank®, has announced its winner for “Get Pumped Gas for a Year Sweepstakes.”David and Terrie Churchillof North Clarendon, VT were awarded $2,000 as the winners of the Get Pumped Sweepstakes. More than 2,600 entries were received for the sweepstakes, which included consumers applying for a new or used auto loan, website entries and Berkshire Bank customers with current auto loans.

Whether you're buying a new or used car—or you want torefinancethe car you have—Berkshire Bank can help steer consumers in the right direction. Berkshire’s online application takes only five minutes to complete, includes a credit check that does not affect one’s credit score and pre-approves applicants in one hour. The application process informs consumers how much they’re pre-approved to borrow, helping them stick to a budget.

Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Bank®,is committed to its communities by providing big bank resources with small bank attention for customers by assisting them fund, find and save for life’s exciting moments. All locations offer a network of complete financial services including personal and business banking, consumer lending, insurance, and wealth management.In addition, Berkshire is dedicated to the community through volunteerism, community grants and sponsorships and providing exceptional customer service.

Images of the winner and check presentation are available upon request.

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 more than $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 theBoston Business Journal. To learn more, visitwww.berkshirebank.comor call800-773-5601.Berkshire Bank is the official bank of the Boston Bruins coverage on NESN.

PITTSFIELD, MASS,May 15, 2015–Berkshire Bank