The
Enterprising Family of the
Year Award
Since 1986, the National FEYA has celebrated the achievements of Canadian family businesses and their significant contributions to both their local communities and the national economy.
This year, we’re thrilled to introduce four new categories of awards and to continue the original tradition of the FEYA within the Enterprising Family of the Year Award. This award is the highest honour that Family Enterprise Canada bestows each year and is the capstone event of the FEYAs.
If you are connected to or know an enterprising family that deserves to be recognized, please take a few moments nominate them — you could even win a prize for your nomination!
The
Enterprising Family of the Year Award
Since 1986, the National FEYA has celebrated the achievements of Canadian family businesses and their significant contributions to both their local communities and the national economy.
This year, we’re thrilled to introduce four new categories of awards and to continue the original tradition of the FEYA within the Enterprising Family of the Year Award. This award is the highest honour that Family Enterprise Canada bestows each year and is the capstone event of the FEYAs.
If you are connected to or know an enterprising family that deserves to be recognized, please take a few moments nominate them — you could even win a prize for your nomination!
Grand Prize - New this year!
A New Way to Keep Your Legacy Alive
The winner of this year's FEYA in the Enterprising Family category will receive a once-in-a-lifetime Family Business Legacy Package from CONTEXT Studios, where the winning family’s story will be captured and brought to life like never before!
Bonus: Whoever nominates the winner will score a free year of membership in the Family Enterprise Canada community as a special thank you for participating.
Grand Prize
New this year!
A New Way to Keep Your Legacy Alive
The winner of this year's FEYA in the Enterprising Family category will receive a once-in-a-lifetime Family Business Legacy Package from CONTEXT Studios, where the winning family’s story will be captured and brought to life like never before!
Bonus: Whoever nominates the winner will score a free year of membership in the Family Enterprise Canada community as a special thank you for participating.
Enterprising Family Award Criteria
1. Family Business 101
Is the family enterprise's vision, mission and values clearly communicated and aligned? A key factor in the success of a family business is having a shared vision and understanding of the direction that the family and the business is headed towards into the future.
2. Culture and Community
Employees of a family business are often treated like extended family and develop a bond with the family and the business. Does the family host a positive working environment that empowers, recognizes and rewards both family and non-family employees?
3. Governance and Transition
Having family business governance structures and processes in place (i.e. routine family meetings, a solid succession plan, etc.) is important to ensuring the long-term success and continuity of the family business. Does the family have good governance structures?
4. Growth
A successful family enterprise, like most well-established businesses, has a history of achievement and innovation. What can you tell us about the successful growth and development of the family enterprise?
5. The "X" Factor
What is the family's "secret recipe" for their success as both a business and a family? What sets them apart from other family businesses? What is their greatest accomplishment?
Enterprising Family Award Criteria
1. Family Business 101
Is the family enterprise's vision, mission and values clearly communicated and aligned? A key factor in the success of a family business is having a shared vision and understanding of the direction that the family and the business is headed towards into the future.
2. Culture and Community
Employees of a family business are often treated like extended family and develop a bond with the family and the business. Does the family host a positive working environment that empowers, recognizes and rewards both family and non-family employees?
3. Governance and Transition
Having family business governance structures and processes in place (i.e. routine family meetings, a solid succession plan, etc.) is important to ensuring the long-term success and continuity of the family business. Does the family have good governance structures?
4. Growth
A successful family enterprise, like most well-established businesses, has a history of achievement and innovation. What can you tell us about the successful growth and development of the family enterprise?
5. The "X" Factor
What is the family's "secret recipe" for their success as both a business and a family? What sets them apart from other family businesses? What is their greatest accomplishment?
Award Categories
NEXTGEN LEADERSHIP
IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY
ENTERPRISING FAMILY
PHILANTHROPY & STEWARDSHIP
ADVISOR EXCELLENCE
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about the awards, the nomination process or the grand prize, please reach out to us at info@familyenterprise.ca and someone from the Family Enterprise Canada team will get back to you.
Award Categories
ENTERPRISING FAMILY
NEXTGEN LEADERSHIP
IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY
PHILANTHROPY & STEWARDSHIP
ADVISOR EXCELLENCE
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about the awards, the nomination process or the grand prize, please reach out to us at info@familyenterprise.ca and someone from the Family Enterprise Canada team will get back to you.