The annual Vermont Legacy and Family Enterprise Awards (VLFEA) celebrate enterprises committed to excellence and sustainability that stand out for their innovative practices, corporate governance, and contributions to their communities and industries.
14th Edition of the Vermont Legacy and Family Enterprise Awards (VLFEA)
Friday, September 26, 2025
3 - 5 p.m.
Keller Room, Ifshin Hall, Grossman School of Business
Nominations are open for the 14th edition! We welcome all to take five minutes and . Learn more about the awards process.
For any questions about VLFEA, please email us.
A special thank-you to our sponsors, Foley Inc. and the Paquin Family.
VLFEA Fast Facts
- Established in 2012
- 50 winners altogether which, combined, make up:
- 3,233 years in existence
- > $6 billion annual sales
- 27, 750 employees
- Part of the ̽̽ Grossman School of Business Family Business Initiative
Nominations for 2025 are open until May 15, 2025!
Congratulations to the 2024 VLFEA Winners!
2024 VLFEA Event Highlights
Winners from the 2024 VLFEA were Cascade Engineering, Bead Industries, Inc., Supreme Creations, and OnLogic.
News story about the 2024 winnersAwards Process
Who Can Be Nominated?
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Innovative Enterprises in the following categories can be nominated:
- 1st Gen: Start-up or purchased firms with multiple family members in ownership or operations.
- Multi-Gen - Family Enterprise that has completed at least one generational transfer within the family.
- Multi-Gen - Global Enterprise that has completed at least one generational transfer within the family.
- Vermont Legacy Enterprise: Vermont based business recognized for outstanding and long lasting success.
Who Can Nominate?
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Nominations can be submitted by the company (self-nominations) or by associated parties.
What is the Judging Criteria?
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The judging panel will evaluate the nominations and select the winners based on the following criteria:
- Financial success of the company
- Governance of the enterprise
- Contributions to the community and industry
- Innovative business practices or strategies
Who are the Judging Committee Members?
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- Molly Heaney of | 2021 Multi-Generation Global Family Enterprise Award Winner
- Lisa Groeneveld, | 2024 Vermont Legacy Award Winner
- Christina Keller, | 2024 Multi-Generation Global Family Enterprise Award Winner
- Jill Mayer, | 2024 Multi-Generational U.S. Family Enterprise Award Winner
- Steve Schlesinger ('83) of | 2016 Multi-Gen Global Family Enterprise Award Winner
- Sri Sriram, | 2024 Multi-Generational Global Family Enterprise Award Winner