The Wisconsin Family Business of The Year Award

Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominations can also be submitted by anyone close to the business, such as an employee, client, banker, accountant, attorney, or other advisors.

All nominations must be received by 12pm CST on Monday, June 26, 2023. Information in the nomination form including photographs will be used by the sponsors for presentations and news releases about the awards. Any confidential financial information will not be used.

Grand Awards will be given in the following categories:

• Small: 25-100 employees
• Medium: 100-250 employees
• Large: 250 employees and above

Please note, categories may be adjusted to accommodate the number of entries in a particular category. Special awards may also be given to companies excelling in a particular area.

A panel of independent business leaders will judge the nominations. Judges will determine winners based on content and quality of completed nominations.

The judges will consider:

• Contribution to community and industry
• Positive links between family and business
• How family values influence the business
• Business performance and innovative practices
• Challenges overcome
• How the business addresses strategic planning and risk management
• How the business is preparing the next generation
• Growth strategy and plan for the business

• Must be a Wisconsin-based family owned business
• Must have intentions of passing ownership to the next generation
• Must have at least $2 Million in revenue
• 2022 winners are unable to be nominated in 2023