Family Owned Business Awards

5th Annual Family Owned Business Awards

Join us on August 19, 2025, at Pardini’s Catering & Banquets for an inspiring evening honoring the achievements, legacies, and impact of the Central Valley’s most exceptional family-owned businesses.

This in-person celebration is a unique opportunity to recognize the hard work, passion, and dedication of the businesses that have helped shape our local economy and strengthen our communities — generation after generation.

Come mix, mingle, and network with fellow professionals while we celebrate this year’s distinguished FOBA honorees. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a memorable evening focused on leadership, legacy, and the future of family business in the Valley.

 2025 FOBA Honorees

Bonadelle Neighborhoods

Caglia Environmental

De Young Properties

Dee’s Plumbing

Fresno Equipment Company

Lars Andersen & Associates

Nichols Farms

Selma Auto Mall

Toca Madera Winery

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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

APPLICATION / NOMINATIONS OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND

LET US TELL YOUR STORY

We’re celebrating the incredible family-owned businesses that make the Central Valley thrive! If your company has been passed down for at least two generations and is headquartered in Fresno, Kings, Madera, or Tulare counties, we want to share your story.

Eligibility Requirements:

Multi-generational: Family-owned for at least two generations

Local Roots: Headquarters in Fresno, Kings, Madera, or Tulare counties

Apply for FREE and let us tell your story!

For more info, email: Ashley@tbjstg.wpengine.com

PROGRAM TIMELINE

JANUARY

Event marketing begins 

MAY

Nomination deadline

JULY

Award honorees announced and profiled in The Business Journal 

AUGUST

Honorees Reception 

AUGUST

Winners announced in The Business Journal 

CHECK OUT LAST YEAR’S FOBA 2024 Winners

Legacy Award  – Baloian Farms

Small Business Award-  Orloff Jewelers 

Medium Business Award – Inspiration Travel   

Large Business Award- DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers, LLC

Please reach out to Ashley Webster-Rudolph for more information on the nomination process or sponsorship opportunities.

Call 559-490-3481 or ashley@tbjstg.wpengine.com