Excellence in
Family Business Awards
Excellence in Family Business Awards
Every year since 1988, the Center for Family Enterprise has recognized family businesses that exemplify the values we foster in our work: harmony, generational development, leadership and growth.
Our Excellence in Family Business Awards program is the only one of its kind in the region. Each year, we’re proud to honor the tremendous work of family businesses and the positive impact they make on their communities and beyond.
Our award winners are proud and honored to be recognized and grateful for the chance to take a moment to celebrate their success.
Nominate a family business
This year, the Center for Family Enterprise is celebrating 40 years at Oregon State University. We will celebrate this momentous anniversary at our 2025 Excellence in Family Business Awards, which will be held in conjunction with our 40th anniversary gala on October 9, 2025.
If you know a family business that deserves recognition, now is the time to nominate them. All family-centric businesses who are nominated for an award will be invited to complete an application and participate in a judging day once their nomination is received.
The deadline for nominations is March 31, 2025.
2024 winners
Family Harmony Award
7Bev Corporation Ale and Cider House
Business Renewal Award
Pacific Coast Fresh Company
Generational Development Award
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Family Business Dean’s Leadership Award
Freres Engineered Wood
Student Winner
Accounting and Business Administration | Student Award
Viri Rodriguez-Medrano ‘26
Award sponsors
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Learn more about our past winners
Corvallis, Oregon | Family Harmony Award
Henderer Design + Build
Beaverton, Oregon | Generational Development Award
Koeber's Interiors
Portland, Oregon | Business Renewal Award
Colas Construction