UofL Family Business Center Honors Area Leaders and Businesses

On August 25th, the University of Louisville Family Business Center held their 2026 Family Business Awards & Summit. Presented by Commonwealth Credit Union, the Family Business Awards recognize excellence in leadership, governance, innovation, philanthropy, education and stewardship. Most importantly, they recognize individuals who understand that success is not only measured by what is achieved today, but by what is being built for tomorrow. 

Selected by leaders of family business centers across the country, among a pool of 48 nominees, we are pleased to share this year's winners:

• Family Business Community Catalyst – Zoeller Company
• Commonwealth Credit Union Excellence in Community Impact – Mister "P" Express 
• Generations of Excellence – John Horne, #TagSwag
• Family Business Legacy – The LPX Group
• Roundtable Luminary – Kent Weyland, Weyland Ventures
• Legacy Builder – Amber Martin, Martin Group
• Emerging Family Business Innovator – Abby Lavelle Staffieri, Lavelle Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

Congratulations to this year's winners and nominees, whose leadership and dedication continue to strengthen family businesses throughout the Louisville region and beyond.

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