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January 26, 2025 | Tom Ballard

Blount Partnership announces “Best of Blount Award” winners

More than 600 people attended the event on Friday evening.

Eight individuals and businesses that gave their time and resources to make Blount County a special place to live, work, and thrive were honored at the Blount Partnership’s “Best of Blount Awards” attended by more than 600 people on Friday evening.

The program included a year in review video for the Blount Partnership and paid homage to Kathy Johnson, Chris Soro, and Randy Massey, who were named Blount County of Chamber Commerce lifetime members due to their outstanding dedication and work with the chamber and the community during their careers.

The 2025 “Best of Blount Award” winners were:

  1. Philanthropist of the Year – Steve Coleman Family.
  2. Small Business of the Year – Allevia Technology.
  3. Large Business of the Year – Amazon.
  4. Bright Future Award – C.C. Marston & Co.
  5. First Responder Award – Deputy Shelby Eggers and Deputy Greg McCowan’s A Step Further 344 Foundation.
  6. Community Impact Award – Blount County Community Action Agency.
  7. Young Professional of the Year – Britanny Spence.
  8. Tourism Impact Award – Oldham Hospitality.


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