The annual Franklin County Partnership Awards are presented by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce & the Franklin County Development Authority.

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.
(2024 Recipients: Phil Campbell, Faelynn’s Place; Red Bay, Happy Hollow Outdoors; Russellville, Good Shepherd Catholic Church; Franklin County At Large, Bear Creek Collaborative)

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.
(2024 Recipient: Happy Hollow Outdoors)

“Sprout” Business Award
Awarded to one “budding” Franklin County business. In following the American dream, nominee has laid the foundation for future growth. This business is emerging with an entrepreneurial spirit, perseverance, and drive to succeed. Nominee must have been in business for at least one but no more than five years.
(2024 Recipient: Farmhouse Table Cafe)

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.
(2024 Recipients: Phil Campbell, Virginia Burks; Red Bay, Scottie Belue; Russellville, Joel Davis)

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.
(2024 Recipient: Northwest Shoals Community College)

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.
(2024 Recipient: Andy Marbutt)

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.
(2024 Recipient: Kelly Moore {posthumously})

Franklin County Development Authority Award Categories:

Industrial Support Award
Awarded to one business in Franklin County. Any Franklin County business that provides a product, service, or training to industry/manufacturers is eligible.
(2024 Recipient: Hamilton Career Center)

Industry of the Year Award
Awarded to one industry/manufacturer in Franklin County. Any industry/manufacturer located in Franklin County is eligible.
(2024 Recipient: Pilgrim’s)

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 with five years or more experience. Nominee must be of good character and passionate about teaching. Administrative personnel are not eligible.
(2024 Recipients: Franklin County Schools, Kamri Fleming; Russellville City Schools, Tanya Cleveland)

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 the 2023 calendar year.
(2024 Recipient: Clayton Russellville)

All entries must be received by Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Any questions, please contact the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce:
103 Jackson Ave N, Russellville, AL 35653
256-332-1760
[email protected]