The Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development has named Josh Sommers, president and CEO of Focus Media, Inc., as the 2012 recipient of the Walter A. Rhulen Award. The Partnership also recognized Darlene Fedun, CEO, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, as Distinguished Service Award winner.

Both Sommers and Fedun will be honored at the Partnership’s annual meeting on October 4 at The Sullivan in Rock Hill.

“Josh has been chosen as the winner of this year’s Rhulen Award for his dedicated service to the Partnership, economic development and philanthropic activities,” said Fred Stabbert III, Partnership board chairman. “Darlene is being honored for her tremendous commitment to economic development and for bettering the lives of so many residents in Sullivan County.

We are extremely proud of both award recipients.”

The Sullivan County Partnership is an organization made up of both private and public entities that work together to serve the needs of new and expanding businesses throughout the county. Founded in 1994, the Partnership offers a number of programs and services that help companies get started, relocate and grow. Visit www.scpartnership.com.