Franklin Tomorrow’s 11th annual Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards recognize the “Stars of Our Community” for the good works they do for area nonprofits and organizations. Awards are given in the categories of Volunteer Spirit, Youth Initiative, Civic Group, Corporate Team, Corporate Individual, with top award of the night being the Anne T. Rutherford Exemplary Community Volunteer Award.

 

Franklin Tomorrow also presents the Business Legacy Award to honor an individual or individuals who have made a deep impact on our community through their philanthropy.

 

Each recipient receives a cash prize to be donated to the nonprofit of their choice.

 

Ticketholders are invited to attend a pre-event reception at FirstBank at Five Points in downtown Franklin, TN, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The reception will end at 6:30 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at the Theatre at 7 p.m.

 

Partnering with Franklin Tomorrow this year to present the awards are FirstBank, Williamson Medical Center, Buerger Moseley Carson, and PARKS Realty. Additional partners include The TMA Group and Signs First, Franklin Lion Clubs, Supporters are 61st District State Rep. Charles Sargent, 63rd District State Rep. Glen Casada, 65th District State Rep. Sam Whitson, 23rd District State Sen. Jack Johnson, Ernie & Nell Bacon, Deana Hood, Attorney at Law, District Attorney General Kim Helper, The BBB Integrity Foundation, Ryan Search & Consulting, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, and Lipman Brothers.