2025 Family Business Awards & Summit

November 5, 2025

All award winners pictured on stage — All award winners on stage

The 2025 Family Business Awards and Summit, hosted by the UofL Family Business Center, brought together two signature events for an afternoon celebrating leadership and legacy in Louisville’s family business community. Held at the Angel’s Envy Bourbon Club at Cardinal Stadium, the gathering featured remarks from College of Business Dean Amy Henley and a keynote address by President and CEO Anne Bauer of Racket. The event concluded with the presentation of the 2025 Family Business Awards, honoring standout achievements in the following categories:

Multi-Enterprise Leadership: Kevin Zoeller, Zoeller Company, VW Ventures and
Hillerich & Bradsby

Generations of Excellence: Steve Diebold, Wirecrafters, LLC

Emerging Family Business Innovator: Ryan Steele, C&S Machine and Manufacturing Corporation

Legacy Builder: Natalie Nash, Rogers Group

Round Table Luminary: Sarah Paynter, Duplicator Sales & Service

Commonwealth Credit Union Excellence in Community Impact: The Lodge at Logan Vineyards

Family Business Community Catalyst: HJI Supply Chain Solutions

Family Business Legacy: Nanz & Kraft Florists

See photos from the event