Family Business Awards

Recognizing & Honoring Family Business

The PFBA Annual

Excellence In Family Business Award

The PFBA recognizes several exemplary family businesses each year with an “Excellence in Family Business Award."

  • Multi-generational

    At least two generations are currently working in the business, or the business has already transitioned from one generation to another within the family.

  • Contributions to community

    Contributions are made through leadership roles, volunteer service and/or financial support.

  • Character

    Integrity and honesty are values of the family business.

  • Employees

    The business genuinely cares for the personal well-being of employees and recognizes their contributions to the success of the business.

  • Success

    Proven success and growth of the family business since its founding.

Nominate a Family Business

Email fba@usd.edu to nominate a family business or use the application form.

PFBA Annual

Heritage Award

Presented annually to a family business that has been in business for 75+ years.

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2023 Recipient

CorTrust Bank

CorTrust Bank is a fourth-generation family-owned community bank serving the needs of individuals and businesses throughout South Dakota and Minnesota. 

2023 Recipient

CorTrust Bank

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CorTrust Bank is a fourth-generation family-owned community bank serving the needs of individuals and businesses throughout South Dakota and Minnesota. 

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Vicki Clarke

Family Business of the Year Award

The recipient of this award is selected by past recipients of the award. This prestigious award, in memory of Vicki Clarke, is presented at the annual conference.

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2023 Recipient

Steffes

Steffes is a lean-operating original equipment manufacturer headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota, with additional manufacturing facilities in Grand Forks, ND, Shelby, NC, and customer support facilities in Midland, TX; Casper, WY; and Oklahoma City, OK. We specialize in steel fabrication and electrical services for a variety of diverse industries, including oil and gas, contract manufacturing and electric thermal storage.

2023 Recipient

Steffes

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Steffes is a lean-operating original equipment manufacturer headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota, with additional manufacturing facilities in Grand Forks, ND, Shelby, NC, and customer support facilities in Midland, TX; Casper, WY; and Oklahoma City, OK. We specialize in steel fabrication and electrical services for a variety of diverse industries, including oil and gas, contract manufacturing and electric thermal storage.

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