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Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Awards:

Distinguished award:
– Russellville 
– Phil Campbell
– Red Bay 

Beautification Award:
– Russellville 
– Phil Campbell
– Red Bay

Business of the Year

Roger Bedford Unsung Hero

Volunteer of the Year

Hall of Fame Award

Franklin County’s Best Kept Secret Award

Franklin County Development Authority Awards

Excellence in Industrial Growth Award 

Industrial Support Award

Industry of the Year

Educator of the Year: 
– Russellville City
– Franklin County

Robert I. Rogers Award

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Award Categories 

Beautification Award
Awarded  to one business in each city. Nominee must be a business that made improvements which enhanced the overall image of their city and Franklin County.

Business of the Year Award
Awarded to one Franklin County business. Nominee must be a business that contributes and promotes economic growth, stability, and improvements in Franklin County. This business gives generously of themselves and/or staff in time and resources, while also playing a leadership role in civic activities. 

Distinguished Service Award
Awarded to one individual in each city. Nominee must be an individual who contributes and demonstrates an unselfish service in Franklin County. Individual also enriches the lives of others with integrity, impartiality, and generosity. 

Franklin County’s Best Kept Secret Award
Awarded to one individual, business, or organization in Franklin County. Nominee must be one who uniquely exhibits a rare quality that enhances Franklin County, making it a better place to live, work, and play. 

Volunteer of the Year Award
Awarded to one Franklin County individual. Nominee must be one who through his/her ongoing and selfless efforts, beyond his/her normal responsibility of conducting business, Franklin County is today a better place. 

Hall of Fame Award
Awarded to one Franklin County individual. Nominee must be one whose lifetime accomplishments are both outstanding and historically significant to Franklin County.  

Franklin County Development Authority Award Categories

Industrial Support Awards
Awarded to one business in Franklin County. Any Franklin County business that provides a product, service, or training to industry/manufacturers is eligible.

Industry of the Year Award 
Awarded to one industry/manufacturer in Franklin County. Any industry/manufacturer located in Franklin County is eligible. 

Educator of the Year Award
Awarded to one teacher in Russellville City Schools and one teacher in the Franklin County School System. Nominee must be a classroom teacher/instructor white five years or more experience. Nominee must be of good character and passionate about teaching. Administrative personnel are not eligible. 

Excellence in Industrial Growth Award
Awarded to one Industry/manufacturer in Franklin County. Industry/manufacturer must have shown growth in one of the following areas: created new jobs; increased capital investment; increased sales during to 2020 calendar year.