The Family Enterprise of the Year Awards (FEYAs)
Nominations for the 2025 Family Enterprise of the Year Awards are open!
Established in 1986, the Family Enterprise of the Year Awards (FEYAs) are given annually by Family Enterprise Canada to celebrate and promote the achievements of Canadian family businesses and the considerable contribution they make to both their local communities and our national economy.
Each year, business families across Canada are nominated and considered for the Family Enterprise of the Year Awards presented at the National FEYA celebration held at Symposium.
Know a family business that deserves to be honoured, maybe even your own? Do they make a big impact in your community, have a great growth story or simply provide an outstanding customer service experience? Is there something that makes them stand out to you in some way? Then please nominate them in one of our five categories today!
Last Year’s National Enterprising Family of the Year
Zavitz Insurance & Wealth of London, Ontario
Congratulations to the National and Ontario Regional FEYA Recipient, Zavitz Insurance & Wealth of London, Ontario, and to the Zavitz family!
With a 40-year-long tradition in insurance and group benefits, and now a stronghold in wealth management, Zavitz Insurance & Wealth, founded by Terry Zavitz, brings sophistication and certainty to their clients. The company prides itself on managing risks that clients may not want to think about or haven’t anticipated, offering support in the initial stages of a career, during business growth, and in transferring legacy to the next generation.
Last Year’s Runners Up
Last Year’s National Finalist from British Columbia
Congratulations to the BC Regional FEYA Recipient, Nicola Wealth of Vancouver, BC and to the Nicola family.
Founded in 1994 by John Nicola, Nicola Wealth began with a modest team of seven and $80 million in assets under management. Today, Nicola Wealth is a leader in the wealth management industry, overseeing over $14.4 billion in assets, employing over 500 dedicated staff members, and extending its services to clients across Canada.
Last Year’s National Finalist from the Prairies
Congratulations to the Prairies Regional FEYA Recipient, Sunterra Group of Companies of Acme, Alberta, and to the Price family.
Founded over 50 years ago on a modest family farm in Acme, Alberta, Sunterra has flourished into an influential group of companies, including Sunterra Markets with eight locations across Alberta. The brainchild of Stan and Flo Price, their children and some close family friends, this multi-generational endeavor has seen Sunterra evolve from its humble beginnings to a leader of innovation and excellence in Alberta’s food industry.
Do you know a family business that deserves to be recognized?
Are you aware of a family business that has made a big impact in their community? Maybe they have a great success story? Perhaps they simply provide an outstanding customer service experience, or have a long and inspiring family history we can learn from?
Does this sound like a business you know or perhaps even your own family business? Then nominate them for a Family Enterprise of the Year Award!
The FEYA Process
Our selection committees for each Award will carefully evaluate all nominations for consideration.
FEYA Winners will be announced and celebrated at our annual Symposium!
Eligibility
To be eligible, nominees must be a Canadian, multi-generational family-owned business defined as a private or public company, organization or holding company, or a designated Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) in good standing, in the case of the Advisor Excellence Award.
Looking for the Nomination Forms?
Complete any of the Nomination Forms.
If you have any questions, please contact us at memberships@familyenterprise.ca.
Previous National FEYA Recipients
| 2023 | Zavitz Insurance and Wealth |
| 2022 | DriverCheck Inc. |
| 2021 | Kalesnikoff |
| 2020 | Akhurst Machinery Limited |
| 2019 | Regional Group |
| 2018 | ATCO Wood Products |
| 2017 | Larsen & Shaw |
| 2016 | Sutton Financial Group |
| 2015 | Morley Hoppner |
| 2014 | Capital Iron |
| 2013 | Archway Insurance Ltd. |
| 2012 | Halifax Seed Company |
| 2011 | Saskatoon Funeral Home |
| 2010 | Beau’s Natural Brewing Company |
| 2009 | The Bragg Group of Companies |
| 2008 | O’Regans Automotive |
| 2006 | Dollco Printing |
| 2004 | Samuel Son & Co. Limited |
| 2002 | Cardinal Meat Specialists |
| 1999 | Sifton Properties Ltd. |
| 1997 | The BC Bearing Group |
| 1996 | Byland Nurseries |
| 1995 | The Price Family Group |
| 1994 | St. Joseph Printing |
| 1993 | H.J. Langen & Sons |
| 1992 | Duha Colour Services |
| 1991 | St. Hubert Bar-B-Q |
| 1990 | Rogers Communications Inc. |
| 1989 | The Pioneer Group |
| 1988 | Tilden Rent-A-Car |
| 1987 | The Bentall Group |
| 1986 | E.D. Smith & Sons Ltd. |