Partnership Banquet highlights Franklin County accomplishments
Michael and Jessica Mann receive the beautification award for Phil Campbell for their building revitalization, opening and running their restaurant, Faelynn’s Place, in downtown Phil Campbell.
The Red Bay beautification award goes to owner Denisha Tiffin and her team at Happy Hollow Outdoors.
The Russellville beautification award goes to Good Shepherd Catholic Church for completion of their new sanctuary.
The Franklin County at Large beautification award goes to Bear Creek Collaborative for giving the former Bear Creek Education Center at Overton Farm in Hodges long-needed updates to improve the functionality and overall appearance.
Happy Hollow Outdoors of Red Bay receives the Business of the Year award.
Farmhouse Table Cafe in downtown Russellville receives the “Sprout” Business of the Year award, a new category for a “budding” Franklin County business.
Northwest Shoals Community College receives Franklin County’s Best Kept Secret award.
Virginia Burks, City Clerk and Magistrate for the Town of Phil Campbell, receives the distinguished service award for Phil Campbell.
Scottie Belue, retired police officer, receives the distinguished service award for Red Bay.
Joel Davis receives the distinguished service award for Russellville.
Andy Marbutt, Phil Campbell Fire Chief and Phil Campbell Rescue Squad Chief, receives the volunteer of the year award.
Andy Gault receives the Roger Bedford Unsung Hero Award.
Kelly Moore receives the Hall of Fame award.
In the print edition of this week’s paper, the winners for the educator of the year awards were incorrectly listed, naming last year’s winners. This year’s winners are Kamri Fleming, for Franklin County Schools, and Tanya Cleveland, for Russellvillle City Schools. The Franklin County Times regrets the error.
The annual Franklin County Partnership banquet, sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County Development Authority, took place March 7 at the A.W. Todd Centre in downtown Russellville.
CHAMBER AWARDS
Beautification awards
- 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
Happy Hollow Outdoors
“Sprout” Business of the Year
Farmhouse Table Café
Franklin County’s Best Kept Secret
Northwest Shoals Community College
Distinguished Service Awards
- Phil Campbell – City Clerk and Magistrate, Virginia Burks.
- Red Bay – retired police officer, Scottie Belue.
- Russellville – youth minister and prime timer’s leader at Russellville’s First Baptist Church, Joel Davis
Volunteer of the Year
Phil Campbell fire chief and rescue squad chief, Andy Marbutt.
Roger Bedford Unsung Hero
Andy Gault of Gault Signs.
Hall of Fame Award
Kelly Moore (Lifelong Red Bay citizen, passionate about his hometown and Franklin County.)
FCDA AWARDS
Industrial Support
Hamilton Career Center (Phil Campbell Satellite Office)
Industry of the Year
Pilgrim’s
Excellence in Industrial Growth
Clayton Homes
Educator of the Year – Franklin County Schools
Kamri Fleming, Tharptown High School
Educator of the Year – Russellville City Schools
Tanya Cleveland
