Central Ohio’s Only Awards Program Celebrating Family Businesses

Join us Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Hilton Easton in Columbus to celebrate the accomplishments of Central Ohio family businesses at the 25th 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

Over 350 companies have been honored in the past 24 years and represent many of Central Ohio's finest family-owned businesses. VIEW our past award winners.

Nominations are now open for the November 15, 2023 Family Business Awards! Nominate an individual or family business, including your own, by submitting the online 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 15, 2023.

Numerous Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Award Categories

Nominations are available year-round, and we are now accepting nominations for our 2023 program. Click on the categories below to view the description of each award.

Community Engagement

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

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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.

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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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