FLORENCE—Mayor Andrew Betterton and the Florence City Council
announced on Friday that the City of Florence hosted the annual ceremony for the
2025 Walk of Honor Inductees at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center. The
Walk of Honor, located in the beautiful River Heritage Park, recognizes
individuals of Florence and Lauderdale County who have achieved national or
international acclaim. This is a means to give honor and perpetuate the name
and achievements of deserving individuals, either current or former citizens,
through a form of civic recognition. Areas of national or international
accomplishment include, but are not limited to, the following: agriculture, art,
athletics, business, education, government, humanities, literature, medicine,
military, music, public service, religion, and science and technology.
The 2025 Inductees and their achievements are as follows:
After receiving nominations from the public, the Walk of Honor Selection
Committee chose these four inductees. These inductees join the other
individuals selected from previous years. A bronze plaque with a picture of
each inductee, along with a brief inscription of their accomplishments, has been
placed on the Walk of Honor monuments in the park. The public is invited to
visit the site. More detailed information on these individuals is available in the
Local History and Genealogy Department at the Florence-Lauderdale Public
Library.
Media Release/City of Florence Mayor’s Office
