The Excellence in Family Business Awards Program, presented yearly by Oregon State University's Austin Family Business Program, was founded in 1988 to applaud the accomplishments and contributions of family businesses for their innovation, entrepreneurship, commitment, and heart.

On November 17, 2011 at The Governor Hotel in downtown Portland, the below companies and individuals were honored.

Dean’s Award for Family Business Leadership:
Starker Forests, Inc., Corvallis

Director’s Award:
Sokol Blosser Winery, Dundee

Micro Family Business Award:
Finalist: Hybrid Real Estate, Eugene
Finalist: Oregon Coffee & Tea, Corvallis
Winner: Bike Newport, Newport

Small Family Business:
Finalist: The Joel Palmer House, Dayton
Finalist: Koeber’s Inc., Beaverton
Winner: Colas Construction, Inc., Portland

Medium Family Business Award:
Finalist: Denton Plastics, Portland
Finalist: Meyer Sign Company of Oregon, Portland
Winner: IB Roof Systems, Eugene

Large Family Business:
Finalist: GloryBee Foods, Eugene
Finalist: Wilson’s NAPA Auto Parts, Wilsonville
Winner: Wilcox Farms, Roy, Washington

Faculty Award:
Brad Withrow-Robinson, Yamhill County Extension

Student Award:
Alyssa DuVal, DuVal Farms, Silverton