FOLEY, Ala. — Frances Holk-Jones is the 2014 Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year.

During a luncheon at Foley Civic Center Friday, 2013 winner and Foley mayor, John Koniar, presented Holk-Jones with the award.

Holk-Jones of Holk-Jones State Farm in Foley, won the distinction for her efforts in the free-enterprise system, as well as her civic activities, which include the cofounding of both the Jennifer Clair Moore Foundation and Impact 100.

“I have been so aware of this for a very long time,” Holk-Jones told the audience.

That’s because she is the second generation to be named Free Enterprise Person of the Year.

“My father won for the first time in 1980,” Holk-Jones said, adding that Arthur Holk went on to win a second time in 1996.

She expressed gratitude for her own distinction.

“It’s such an honor,” Holk-Jones said. “I’ve got my whole family here. I owe a whole bunch to them.”

Prior to the presentation, South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Board President Angie Johnston recounted the history of the award, which was named for Foley businessman Walton M. Vines. She told attendees that the Air Force veteran was born in 1917 in Jefferson County and was one of the original five founders of Vulcan Inc.

“He moved to Foley in 1975 when Vulcan opened its second plant,” Johnston said, adding that Vines served as vice president in the Foley location.

She detailed Vines’ involvement in the community and his thorough research before each political election.

“He left great footprints across Foley, Baldwin County and anywhere he walked,” Johnston said. “Those are the footprints Foley business leaders walk in today.”