May 5th, 2011

Nominations for the 2011 Montana State University College of Business State Farm Insurance Family Business Awards are due May 18.

Sponsored by the MSU College of Business and State Farm Insurance, awards are based on business development, family/business links, community and industry contributions, innovative business strategies and practices, preparedness for succession, multi-generational family business involvement and longevity. Awards are usually given to businesses in several categories: large, medium, small, very small, old and new.

All family businesses headquartered in Montana, except prior winners, are eligible for the awards. Anyone may nominate companies, and self-nominations are encouraged. Businesses that are nominated will receive an application packet to complete.

Winners will be honored at the annual Family Business Day in Bozeman on October 7 at the Holiday Inn.
Winners for 2010 were: Two Medicine Health & Financial Fitness of Bozeman, Red Rock Power, Inc. of Havre, Montana Milling, Inc. of Great Falls, BioScience Laboratories, Inc. of Bozeman, Teton Banks of Fairfield and Agri-Best Feeds, Inc. of Billings.