Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA)

Nominations for the 2024 Regional Family Enterprise of the Year Awards are open!

Established in 1986, the Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA) is 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 recognized as Regional FEYA Recipients and then considered for the National Family Enterprise of the Year Award 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 today!

2023’s National FEYA Winner

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Zavitz Insurance & Wealth of London, Ontario

Congratulations to the 2023 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.

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2023 Runners Up

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The 2023 National FEYA Finalist from British Columbia

Congratulations to the 2023 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.

READ THE STORY OF THIS GREAT FAMILY BUSINESS

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The 2023 National FEYA Finalist from the Prairies

Congratulations to the 2023 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.

READ THE STORY OF THIS GREAT FAMILY BUSINESS

Do you know a family business that deserves to be recognized?

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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 the Family Enterprise of the Year Award!

The FEYA Process

1
Nominate

Complete the FEYA Nomination Form.

2
Apply

Eligible family business nominees can download and submit a FEYA Application Form.

3
Regional Celebrations

Regional Finalists will be announced and the Recipients will be celebrated within our community.

4
National Celebration

Regional FEYA Recipients and the National FEYA Winner will be honoured at our annual Symposium.

Eligibility

To be eligible, nominees must be a family-owned business defined as a private or public company, organization or holding company that has the following characteristics:

  • Canadian
  • Employs family members
  • Multi-generational (now or in the future)

Looking for the forms?

If you know a family business that deserves recognition, complete the Nomination Form.

If you are a family business owner and want to apply -OR- your business has been nominated, download and complete the FEYA Application Form and then email it to 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.

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