Central Ohio’s Only Awards Program Celebrating Family Businesses

Join us on Wednesday November 16, 2022 at the Hilton Easton in Columbus to celebrate the accomplishments of Central Ohio family businesses at the 24th Annual Family Business Awards & Expo! The Awards luncheon honors recipients in categories consistent with the success and longevity of a family business: leadership, planning, communication, support and community service.

The Conway Center for Family Business Awards Program annually recognizes family businesses that have:

Successfully transferred the leadership of the company from one generation to the next
Found a unique solution to a complex business problem
Made a contribution to our community
Gone above and beyond the call of duty to help an employee, customer or vendor

More than 300 companies have been honored in the past 23 years and represent many of Central Ohio's finest family-owned businesses. VIEW past award winners.

Nominations are now open for the November 16, 2022 Family Business Awards! Nominate a family business, including your own, by submitting the nomination form. Nominees do not have to be members of the Conway Center to be considered for an award.

All Award categories are listed below, along with a link to the online nomination form.

The Award Nomination Deadline is JULY 29, 2022. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Award Categories

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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.

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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.

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Milestone Achievement

Recognizes family businesses that have reached a significant milestone during the award year (longevity, business or other significant achievement).

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Community Engagement

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

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Gratitude & Legacy

Recognizing individuals who have made substantial gifts to the Conway during life, and/or have included the Conway Center for Family Business in their estate plans.

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Re-Invention

Recognizes family businesses that have successfully adjusted their business strategy or focus to address a changing business climate or societal demands.

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