Nominations Sought for 2nd Annual Family Business Awards
- 02-25-2013
- By Array
Family businesses are a major driver in the world economy. What may often start as an idea in the home, with determination and innovation, grows into a business built to last.
The University of Vermont School of Business Administration would like to recognize those alumni and Vermont-based businesses that have overcome the challenges of succession to achieve lasting success. The Family Business Awards recognize and celebrate University of Vermont alumni's family owned businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to creating sustainable business through leadership and innovation.
The 2013 UVM Family Business Awards will be held on Saturday, October 5 at the Davis Center, in conjunction with the Business Pitch Competition during UVM's Homecoming Weekend.
The University of Vermont School of Business Administration would like to recognize those alumni and Vermont-based businesses that have overcome the challenges of succession to achieve lasting success. The Family Business Awards recognize and celebrate University of Vermont alumni's family owned businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to creating sustainable business through leadership and innovation.
The 2013 UVM Family Business Awards will be held on Saturday, October 5 at the Davis Center, in conjunction with the Business Pitch Competition during UVM's Homecoming Weekend.
Businesses will be recognized in four categories:
- 1st Gen: UVM graduate led start-up or purchased firms with multiple family members in ownership or operations,
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Multi-Gen - U.S Based Enterprise: UVM graduate led firm tha thas completed at least one generational transfer within the familiy,
- Multi-Gen - Global Enterprise: UVM graduate led firm that has completed at least one generational transfer with in the family,
- Vermont Legacy Achievement Award: Vermont-based family business recognized or outstanding and long lasting success.