Soon-to-be Alabama’s senior U.S. Senator, Katie Britt, received the 2026 Hometown Hero Award from the Alabama League of Municipalities this week.
ALM, known for their advocacy on behalf of Alabama’s municipalities in both Montgomery and Washington, D.C., cited that Britt (R-Montgomery) has secured more than $456 million in federal funding for Alabama communities during her time in the Senate.
“Alabama’s cities and towns depend on strong partnerships at every level of government,” ALM Executive Director Greg Cochran said. “Sen. Tuberville and Sen. Britt have demonstrated a clear commitment to supporting our municipalities and ensuring communities across Alabama have the resources they need to grow and succeed.”
The award honors Britt for her commitment to strengthening Alabama communities and improving the quality of life for Alabamians.
Alabama League of Municipalities President and Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan presented the award alongside other municipal leaders at the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference in Washington on Monday.
Britt was joined in receiving the award by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who was also recognized by the Alabama League of Municipalities at the same event for his efforts to strengthen Alabama communities and usher in growth for the state.
Britt pointed to a vast range of accomplishments in her remarks, from U.S. Space Command in Huntsville, to the Port of Mobile along the Gulf of America.
“Each and every day in the U.S. Senate, I’m fighting hard for our values, our people and our state. Nothing is more important to me than growing opportunity in Alabama, and I am so fortunate to have such outstanding state partners who share this goal and actively communicate the needs and priorities of their communities,” Britt said.
“From working to bring Space Command to its rightful home in Huntsville, to advocating for and securing Birmingham-Southern College as our Coast Guard’s new training center, to championing commerce at the Port of Mobile and seeing it become the deepest port on the Gulf of America, to supporting Eli Lilly’s $6 billion investment in Huntsville, I’m dedicated to strengthening Alabama’s future.
I’ve also directly secured more than $456 million in federal funding for projects across our state to support our military installations, invest in roads and bridges that connect Alabamians, and provide critical resources for our rural communities. I have fought tirelessly for our state, and our work is just getting started.
I am honored to receive the Hometown Hero Award as I continue to ensure that every room I’m in, Alabama has a strong seat at the table.”
According to ALM, their leadership and support of Alabama’s 466 local governments, Britt and Tuberville have demonstrated a lasting commitment to the communities they serve, making them hometown heroes to cities and towns across the state.
Sawyer Knowles is a capitol reporter for Yellowhammer News. You may contact him at [email protected].
