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BY ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL

The Orange County Business Journal is proud to announce the 2010 FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS. Family operations are a powerful economic force, accounting for 50% of our gross domestic product. Family firms represent the full spectrum of American companies, from small businesses to large corporations – 35% of Fortune 500 companies are family companies! Family businesses are responsible for 60% of the nation’s employment and 78% of new jobs created (www.gaebler.com, 6/30/2010).

This is the perfect opportunity to recognize clients, colleagues and friends whose family owned firms have distinguished themselves by their business accomplishments and contributions to the Orange County community. Self nominations are encouraged.

NOMINATION PROCESS

• ALL SECTIONS of the nomination form must be completed for consideration by the selection committee (complete online, or submit PDF form via fax or e-mail).
• DESCRIBE business accomplishments that illustrate the company as award-worthy.
• DESCRIBE the family’s professional and community involvement.
• UPLOAD a high-resolution digital photo of family members involved in the firm.
• UPLOAD supporting materials (letters of recommendation, copies of news articles, etc.)
• SUBMIT nomination form, digital family photo, and supporting materials by Oct. 15, 2010.

2010 AWARD CATEGORIES

• Small Business Award (1-50 employees)     • Medium Business Award (51-250 employee
• Large Business Award (more than 250 employees)     • Up & Coming Award     • Longevity Award

FOB PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT & AWARDS LUNCHEON

• The Orange County Business Journal will publish a special supplement featuring profiles and photos of all nominees in our November 1 edition.
• Winners will be announced at the Family Owned Business Awards on November 18, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.
• All nominees will be sent a congratulatory letter approximately three weeks prior to the awards luncheon with information about the event and how to purchase tickets.