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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.

“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.

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. 

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. 

Servants Heart Award
Awarded to one non-profit organization in Franklin County. Nominee must be a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that displays an attitude of humility, selflessness, and a willingness to serve others by putting their needs above their own. (Award added in 2027)

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. 

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 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 previous calendar year. 

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.  

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Awards

Distinguished Service Award
Russellville –
Cheri McCain (2025)
Joel Davis (2024)
Betsy Green (2023)
Phil Campbell –
Jessica Clements (2025)
Virginia Burks (2024)
Wayne Welborn (2023)
Red Bay –
Bridget Berry (2025)
Scottie Belue (2024)
Jacqueline Parsons (2023)
County at Large – 
Patrick Shremshock (2025)
Sue Raper (2023)

Beautification Award
Russellville – 
Main Street Real Estate (2025)
Good Shepherd Catholic Church (2024)
Russellville High School (2023)
Phil Campbell – 
Phil Campbell Laundromat (2025)
Faelynn’s Place (2024)
Gigi’s Unique Finds (2023)
Red Bay – 
Empowered Spa & Wellness (2025)
Happy Hollow Outdoors (2024)
Blue Boys, LLC (2023)
County At Large – 
Bear Creek Collaborative (2024)
Belgreen High School Baseball Field (2022)

“Sprout” Business Award (Added in 2024)
Ethos Athletic Club (2025)
Farmhouse Table Cafe (2024)

Business of the Year –
Maggie J’s Boutique (2025)
Happy Hollow Outdoors (2024)
CB&S Bank (2023)

Roger Bedford Unsung Hero – 
Tracie Clark (2025)
Andy Gault (2024)
Northwest Shoals Community College (2023)

Volunteer of the Year – 
Shane Harbin (2025)
Andy Marbutt (2024)
Natalie Bendall (2023)

Hall of Fame Award – 
Ralton Baker & Timmy James (2025)
Kelly Moore (posthumously) (2024)
J. C. Weeks (2023)

Franklin County’s Best Kept Secret Award – 
CJ’s Grocery Bait & Tackle (2025)
Northwest Shoals Community College (2024)
Shelby Grissom Memorial Fashion Show (2023)

Franklin County Development Authority Awards

Industrial Growth Award – 
Girard Industries (2025)
Clayton Russellville (2024)
Leisure Creations (2023)

Industrial Support Award – 
Franklin County Career Technical Center (2025)
Hamilton Career Center (2024)
Russellville Municipal Airport (2023)

Industry of the Year – 
Clayton Russellville (2025)
Pilgrim’s (2024)
G & G Steel (2023)

Educator of the Year: 
Russellville City – 
Mandy Odom (2025)
Tanya Cleveland (2024)
Nikki Watts (2023)

Franklin County – 
Miranda Hardy (2025)
Kamri Fleming (2024)
Trevor Allison (2023)

Robert I. Rogers Award –