Animal shelter and county administrator honored in Franklin County

The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance recognized six local individuals and organizations at a March 25 awards breakfast, including the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter and Franklin County administrator Carrie Gray.

The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance held its annual awards breakfast on March 25 and honored six local individuals and organizations for community service and leadership. The event was presented in partnership with the Chambersburg and Greencastle-Antrim chambers of commerce. Recipients were chosen for leadership, community spirit and contributions to the region. The business alliance said the honorees strengthen civic and business life across the Cumberland Valley. Honorees and awards: - ATHENA Leadership Award: Carrie Gray, Franklin County administrator. - Employer of the Year: Starr Insurance of Chambersburg, led by Derek Taylor. - Nonprofit of the Year: Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter, Chambersburg. - Spirit of the Community Award: Chris Ardinger, administrator of Antrim Township. - Emerging Business Leader of the Year: Morgan Horst, supervisor at SEK, CPAs & Advisors. - Event of the Year: Wilson College’s "We Rise: Honoring History. Inspiring Tomorrow." drone show. Summary: The awards highlighted a range of community contributions from animal welfare and education to public service and business leadership, and the CVBA noted the recipients' impact on the region. Undetermined at this time.