celebrate
the difference makers
The Franklin Chamber of Commerce is proud to annually recognize and honor businesses and individuals for making a difference in our community. The awards are presented during our Annual Meeting.
Business Hall of Fame Award
Recognizes a Chamber company in business for 25 plus years, based on their success in growth and stability, commitment to quality and overall contribution to the community.
Community Impact Award
Recognizes a Chamber business/organization that has demonstrated outstanding business success in the areas of growth, stability and commitment to quality of life and overall contribution to the community.
Community Service Award
Recognizes an individual(s) or organization that has contributed significantly to the Franklin Community; serving selflessly without intent for personal or monetary gain.
Recipients
Business Hall of Fame Award
2022 The Historic Artcraft Theatre
2021 JP Parker Flowers
2020 Mutual Savings Bank
2019 Ann’s Restaurant
2018 Johnson County Public Library
2017 Compass Park
2016 Johnson County REMC
2015 Johnson Memorial Health
Community Impact Award
2022 Franklin Development Corporation
2021 Main & Madison Market Cafe
2020 Johnson County Community Foundation
2019 Leadership Johnson County
2018 Adult and Child Health
2017 Johnson County Development Corporation
2016 The Historic Artcraft Theater/Franklin Heritage
2015 MainSource Bank
Community Service Award
2022 Kathy Ballou
2021 Franklin Rotary
2020 Johnson County Senior Services
2019 Max Fitzpatrick
2018 Marty and Carolyn Williams
2017 Pine Meadows Horse Rescue and Community Alliance
2016 Atterbury Job Corp Construction Trades
2015 Discover Downtown Franklin