Franklin County Partnership Banquet celebrates winners
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 By María Camp, Managing Editor  
Published 7:03 pm Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Franklin County Partnership Banquet celebrates winners

The Franklin County Partnership Awards is jointly presented each year by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County Development Authority.

Michelle Marbutt handed out the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce awards:

BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS

• Phil Campbell – Phil Campbell Laundromat

• Red Bay – Empowered Spa & Wellness

• Russellville – Main “Sprout” Business Award – Ethos Athletic Club in downtown Russellville

Business of the Year – Maggie J’s Boutique in Russellville

Franklin County’s Best Kept Secret – CJ’s Grocery Bait & Tackle in Belgreen

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

• Phil Campbell – Police Chief, Jessica Clements

• Red Bay – Bridget Berry

• Russellville – Cheri McCain

• Franklin County At Large – Patrick Shremshock

Volunteer of the Year – Shane Harbin

Roger Bedford Unsung Hero Award – Tracie Clark

HALL OF FAME

• Ralton Baker

 Timmy James Sherye Price, FCDA director, handed out the 2025 Franklin County Development Authority awards:

• Industry of the Year – Clayton Russellville

• Industrial Growth – Girard Industries

• Industrial Support – Franklin County Career Technical Center

• Educator of the Year, Franklin County Schools – Miranda Hardy

• Educator of the Year, Russellville City Schools – Mandy Odom

 

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