The Votes are in. . .Marion, Ohio, Is the Strongest Town of 2025!

Congratulations to Marion, the winner of this year's Strongest Town Contest!

Marion was an immediate standout for how enthusiastically they embraced this competition. From local and regional newspapers to community organizations and even after-school clubs, the entire community banded together to celebrate their resilience and look to the future with hope.

It's been truly inspiring to see. We are honored to share Marion's story and the amazing work being done there.

There is only one champion, but all 16 competitors have more to teach us about building strong towns. We look forward to delivering those stories to you in the coming months. In the meantime, keep doing what you can to build a strong town.

 #MarionStrong!