The Family Business of the Year Award

Criteria 

Family businesses champion economic growth, social impact and employer values. There are over 5m family firms in the UK, employing more than 14m people and contributing 67% of GDP in 2023 (Institute of Family Businesses / VisualCapitalist).

Large or small, the best family businesses have a long-term vision aligned to legacy, integrity and values with loyal employees and inclusive leadership. 

This award celebrates family businesses that are exemplary employers, growing sustainably, delivering profit with purpose and a positive impact on their communities.

Open to any UK-based family business, judges will look for those best demonstrating:

• Strong financial performance
• Inspirational leadership and effective management
• Innovation in products, services or processes
• Exceptional customer service & engagement
• Engaged and productive employees
• Profit with purpose, integrity and values

Scoring & Weighting 

In this category judges will compare the extent to which each candidate has demonstrated excellence in the following areas:

• Employee & Customer Engagement – 25%
• Leadership & Innovation – 25%
• Organisational Ethics & Policies – 25%
• Financial Performance & Growth – 25%