Central Ohio’s Only Awards Program Celebrating Family Businesses

Join us on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Hilton Easton in Columbus to celebrate the accomplishments of Central Ohio family businesses at the 26th 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, and support.

More than 375 companies have been honored in the past 25 years and represent many of Central Ohio's finest family-owned businesses. We are pleased to announce the 2024 honorees who will be celebrated on November 13.

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

Award Categories

Nominations have closed for 2024 but are available year-round. We are now accepting nominations for our 2025 program. Click on the categories below to view the description of each award.

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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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.

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Milestone Achievement

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

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Resiliency Award

Recognizes a family business that has persevered, re-invented themselves, worked hard on sustainability of the family business, and/or that has come back from adversity.

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