The National Federation of Independent Business, Alabama’s leading small business association, has presented state Sen. Del Marsh  with its prestigious Guardian of Small Business award.

Senator Marsh with NFIB Alabama State Director Rosemary Elebash

Marsh, a member of NFIB and President Pro Tempore of the Senate, represents the 12th District, which is comprised of Calhoun and St. Clair counties.

The Guardian of Small Business award is the most prestigious honor that NFIB bestows on legislators in recognition of their efforts to support small business issues. NFIB/Alabama’s Leadership Council voted to present the award to Marsh because of his work in this year’s legislative session.

“Del Marsh is a legislator our members can depend on,” said Rosemary Elebash, state director of NFIB/Alabama. “He owns Industrial Plating, which has 140 employees, so he’s a small-business owner himself, and he understands the challenges facing our members when it comes to growing their businesses and creating jobs.”

In accepting his award at an NFIB/Alabama Leadership Council meeting Tuesday in Montgomery, Marsh said, “I will continue to push for more pro-business legislation, including tax relief for small businesses.”

Elebash said, “Small-business owners are fortunate to have a strong supporter such as Del Marsh in the Legislature. NFIB/Alabama is pleased to recognize his efforts by presenting him with the Guardian of Small Business award.”