09/16/2025
Congratulations Town of Rutherfordton! ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ
Last night, the Town of Rutherfordton was honored to receive the Environmental & Sustainability Award at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala! ๐
This award, sponsored by Graphics & Awards Unlimited, recognizes our commitment to smart development, infill growth, preserving open spaces, and leveraging sustainable practices, all while ensuring Rutherfordton remains a vibrant place to live, work, and do business.
Being selected for this award by our local business community is incredibly meaningful. It represents a vote of confidence that Rutherfordton is moving forward in a way that protects our environment, strengthens our economy, and balances growth with a low tax rate, strategic partnerships, grants, donations, and the incredible work of our team of public servants, local contractors, and businesses.
Mayor Jimmy Dancy, along with Town Councilmembers Doris Crute, Dr. Doug Sheets, Alan Herrick, and Stanley Clements, and Town Manager Doug Barrick, proudly accepted this award on behalf of our entire Town team, boards and commissions, and all our community partners.
We also want to celebrate other amazing local winners from last night:
โจ Forest City Data Center Nonprofit of the Year Award โ Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue- Rutherford County, NC
โจ United Bank Emerging Small Business Leader Award โ Mill Hill General Store, owner Christy Houser (who also serves as President of Rutherford Town Rising and on our Planning & Zoning Board!
โจ Women in Business Award โ Cindy Cope, Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant - Rutherfordton, for her incredible community involvement and support of her hometown
โจ Delta Wealth Manufacturing Award โ Trelleborg Group for their ongoing investment in advanced material manufacturing right here in Rutherfordton
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone working to make Rutherford County a stronger, more vibrant community for the future.