Published: May 21, 2009

Baylor University Searching for Texas Family Business of the Year

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Newswise - Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business is seeking nominations for the 20th Annual Texas Family Business of the Year program. The School's Institute for Family Business hosts the yearly awards program to recognize exceptional family firms from across the state.

"It is our goal to honor outstanding family-owned businesses in the areas of community commitment, family values and successful business management," said Terry Maness, dean of the Hankamer School of Business. "We are looking for companies that show concern for their family and its role in the business and community, as well as demonstrate contributions to their industry. We are looking for role models for the family in business."

To be nominated, a firm must be headquartered in Texas and possess one or more of the following characteristics:

â€¢ it is a family holding company which is presently operating a business

Winners will be chosen in three general categories - large (more than 151 employees), medium (51-150 employees) and small (50 or fewer employees). Along with the special Heritage and Founders Awards, recognition will also be given in the following categories: family values, community commitment, fastest-growing and management.

Source: Baylor University