2026 Family Business Awards
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ABOUT THE FAMILY BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: The 2026 Family Business Achievement Awards will recognize organizations that have demonstrated best practices in keeping the business within the family for at minimum, one generational transfer (i.e. second-generation businesses or older).
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible award nominees must have a minimum of two family members involved in the organization, and be privately held. A family member is defined as siblings, spouses, children, grandchildren, or cousins. They may be from a single generation or multi-generations. Must have a physical location in Northeast Ohio. NOMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: Complete all the information on the nomination form. SECTION ONE: Provide basic contact information about the person submitting the nomination form. This individual will likely represent the nominated company or individual or be familiar with the company’s operations. SECTION TWO: Provide basic information about the company being nominated, including company size and industry. SECTION THREE: Explain why the Nominee should be recognized with a Family Business Achievement Award. Provide a brief description that includes the "what," "how," and "why" to support the nomination. Essays can be as short as a single paragraph or as long as necessary to fully explain to the judges the merit of the Nominee. Please keep in mind that the more specific detail provided to the judges, the greater the opportunity the Nominee will have to be recognized.
The nomination deadline is Friday June 19, 2026. 2026 award winners will be honored at the Family Business Conference on September 10.
For more information, please contact Lisa Dore at 440.250.7050 or ldore@sbnonline.com