26th Annual Family & Private Business Awards (FPBA): Enduring Excellence: Embracing Change, Fueling Growth

26th Annual Family & Private Business Awards (FPBA): Enduring Excellence: Embracing Change, Fueling Growth

Celebrating family and private businesses that have embraced change, stayed agile, and grown stronger through it.
We are focusing specifically on three of the 10 Best Practices for Family & Private Business. Finalists will be selected based on demonstrated impact and outcomes. The total response should not exceed 1,500 words.

Applications are due June 26, 2025, at midnight.
How to Apply

All responses should be provided below. Please do not include separate materials. The total response should not exceed 1,500 words.
Step 1 - Contact Information

Please enter the contact information for your company below.
Company Name*
Company Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Step 2 - Company Story
Tell us the story of your business, your mission, and how you've stayed true to your values while navigating change.*
Step 3 - Choose One Best Practice

Select one of the options for best practices and answer both questions within that option.
Option 1: Dynamic Business Strategy
How has your organization identified and acted on new business opportunities in the past 3-5 years?
How do you measure and adjust your strategies over time? Share an example of when you adapted to meet a market shift.
Option 2: Outside Boards
Do you have an advisory board or fiduciary board? Describe its role and how it contributes to your business.
Share an example of a key decision or initiative that was shaped by your board's guidance.
Option 3: Strategic Planning
Describe your planning process and how stakeholders are involved. How do you ensure flexibility?
How do you identify and prioritize opportunities for growth? Provide an example that led to measurable results.
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26th Annual Family & Private Business Awards (FPBA): Enduring Excellence: Embracing Change, Fueling Growth

How to Apply

Step 1 - Contact Information

Step 2 - Company Story

Step 3 - Choose One Best Practice

Option 1: Dynamic Business Strategy

Option 2: Outside Boards

Option 3: Strategic Planning