Awards are presented in four major categories: Large (more than 250 employees); Medium (50-250 employees); Small (less than 50 employees); Community Service (businesses showing exemplary community service efforts). In addition, the Family Business Center of Loyola University Chicago presents a Century award to highlight the success and longevity of a family business. Congratulations to these current and past Award Winners!

2007 family business of the year award Winners

Small

Winner: The Chicago Sightseeing Co.

Medium
Winner: Smithereen Pest Management

Large
Winner: Pepper Construction Group

Community Service
Winner: Acme Refining Scrap Iron & Metal Co.

Century Award
Winner: C. Cretors and Co.

2006 Family Business of the Year Award Winners

Small
Winner: Nielsen-Massey Vanillas

Medium
Winner: Clarke Mosquito Control

Large

Winner: Turano Baking Co.

Community Service
Winner: Gold Eagle Co.

Century Award
Winner: Baird & Warner

2005 Family Business of the Year Award Winners

Small

Winner: Widmer Interiors

Medium
Winner: Peter Troost Monument Co.

Large

Winner: Raynor Garage Doors

Community Service
Winner: Skender Construction Co.

Century Award
Winner: Glunz Family Enterprises

2004 Family Business of the Year Award Winners

Small

Winner: Brady & Associates Construction & Development

Medium
Winner: Hester Decorating Co.

Large

Winner: Oberweis Dairy Inc.

Community Service
Winner: Oberweis Dairy Inc.

2003 Family Business of the AWARD Winners

Small
Winner: Reed Illinois Corp.

Medium

Winner: Wagner Printing Co.

Large
Winner: Northwestern Business College

Community Service
Winner: Northwestern Business College

2002 Family Business of the Award Winners

Small

Winner: Eichenauer Services Inc/ESI

Medium

Winner: Eckert's Country Store and Farms

Large
Winner: Kemper Sports Management

Community Service
Winner: Dixline Corp.