Award Nomination - Conway Center for Family Business

Nominate a Central Ohio Family Business for a 2024 Family Business Award!

Conway Center for Family Business Awards

Do you know a family business that deserves to be recognized?

The Conway Center for Family Business Awards Program annually recognizes Central Ohio family businesses and individuals in several categories. Descriptions of the award categories are listed below the nomination form on this page.

Nominations are open year-round! Nominate a family business, including your own, by filling out the submission form below. Nominees do not have to be members of the Conway Center to be considered for an award.

Honorees will be recognized at the Family Business Awards Program.

    Nominator Information

    Nominator Name*

    Nominator Company

    Nominator Address

    Nominator Address (line 2)

    Nominator City


    Nominator State

    Nominator Zip code

    Nominator Phone

    Nominator Email*

    Family Business Information

    Family Business Nominated*

    Family Business Contact

    Family Business Address

    Family Business Address (line 2)

    Family Business City*


    Family Business State*

    Family Business Zip code

    Family Business Phone

    Family Business Email*


    Award Category*

    Reason for Nomination

    Community Engagement

    For family businesses that have made a significant contribution to the Central Ohio community.

    Conway Center Champion

    Recognizes organizations or individuals that have shown significant support to the success of the Conway Center or who have made substantial gifts during life, and/or have included the Conway Center for Family Business in their estate plans.

    Family Business of the Year

    Recognizes a family business that has made a significant contribution to their industry or the Central Ohio business community. Winner in this category will be asked to give short remarks.

    J. Richard Emens Lifetime Achievement

    Recognizes a family business leader who has made a significant contribution to their industry or the Central Ohio business community. Winner in this category will be asked to give short remarks.

    Milestone Achievement

    Recognizes family businesses that have reached a significant anniversary milestone during the award year.

    Next Gen Leader/Rising Star

    Recognizes emerging leaders/next generation leaders who are making an impact in their business and in the Central Ohio business community. Both family AND non-family leaders are eligible for this award. The Next Gen award is for family members; the Rising Star award is for non-family leaders.

    Succession Planning

    Recognizes family businesses that have developed or completed a succession plan or a transfer of leadership.

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