These annual awards celebrate enterprises that stand out for their innovative practices, corporate governance, and contributions to their communities and industries.

Save the Date! The 13th Edition Vermont Legacy and Family Enterprise Award will take place on Sept. 27th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm at the Grossman School of Business.

 

Nominate a Business for the 2024 Awards

 

12th Edition Vermont Legacy and Family Enterprise Award Winners (2023)



Boot Pro Ski & Sports
1st Generation Family Enterprise

 



Clear Water Filtration
Multi-Gen Family Enterprise

 

Jaipur Rugs
Multi-Gen Family Enterprise

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Vermont Legacy Enterprise

Awards Process

Who can be nominated?

Innovative Enterprises in the following categories can be nominated: (1) 1st Gen: Start-up or purchased firms with multiple family members in ownership or operations., (2) Multi-Gen - Family Enterprise that has completed at least one generational transfer within the family., (3) Multi-Gen - Global Enterprise that has completed at least one generational transfer within the family., (4) Vermont Legacy Enterprise: Vermont based business recognized for outstanding and long lasting success..

Who can nominate?

Nominations can be submitted by the company (self-nominations) or by associated parties.

What is the judging criteria?

The judging panel will evaluate the nominations and select the winners based on the following criteria: (1) Financial success of the company, (2) Governance of the enterprise, (3) Contributions to the community and industry, and (4) Innovative business practices or strategies

Who are the judging committee members?

 

Awards History

1st Generation Family Enterprise | These are start-ups or purchased firms with multiple family members in ownership or operations.

Multi-Gen Family Enterprise - Family firms that have completed at least one generational transfer within the family.

Multi-Gen Global Enterprise - Family firms that have completed at least one generational transfer within the family.

Vermont Legacy Enterprise - Vermont based business recognized for outstanding and long lasting success.

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For any questions about the Family Business Institute Awards please email gsbfba@uvm.edu

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