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Award Recipients

2010 California Family Business Awards

Find out why Betts Spring Company took top honors in our 2010 California Family Business Award.

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Application Form

Online application or printable PDF

Become a member of the Family Business Institute, and take advantage of the education and expertise we can offer your business.

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Member Profiles

Note From The Director

From George S. Vozikis, Ph.D.  
Reighard Chair of Management and IFB Director

Quote of the Day

It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste time.

- Henry Ford

2011 Award Ceremony

Keep an eye on the events calendar for the 2011 awards.  Also check out the nomination form .
Awards
Annually since 2000, the Institute for Family Business solicits nominations from the community for the Family Business Awards.  From those nominations, ten finalists are selected and honored at a dinner event.  After all ten finalists are honored, one is announced as the recipient of the California Family Business of The Year Award.

We invite you to help us honor and recognize the many achievements of family businesses in our valley.  You can do this by:
  • Nominating a valley-based family business, click here
  • Nominated families can find the Family Information form click here .
  • Becoming a sponsor for our annual Family Business Awards dinner event.  For information on sponsorship, send an e-mail to  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it journal or call 559.490.3445.
  • Announcement of the 2011 Award Finalist, click here .