For 20 years, the Prairie Family Business Association has presented this award to a Sioux Falls-area family business. The Boyd Hopkins Sr. Excellence in Family Business Award was established in 2003 to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of family-owned businesses to the economy and the region.
This award recognizes multi-generational family businesses with practices and policies that positively impact local business, as well as the neighboring community.
It has been named in honor of Boyd Hopkins Sr. since 2010.
Selection Criteria:
- Multi-generational: At least two generations are currently working in the business, or business has already transitioned from one generation to another within the family.
- Contributions to Community: are made through leadership roles, volunteer service, and/or financial support.
- Character: Integrity and honesty describe business in relationships with employees and customers.
- Employees: Genuine caring for the personal well-being of employees, recognizing their contributions to the success of the business.
- Success: Proven success and growth of the family business since its founding.
*Legacy Tour will be at Scherer from 4-5pm, located at 4940 W Foundation Court, Sioux Falls, SD 57107.
*Social will be held at Morrie’s from 5:15-5:45pm, located at 2507 S Shirley Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57109; followed by a Dinner and Award Presentation beginning at 5:45pm.
