The Richard Beckhard Practice Award was established in 1992 to honor an FFI founding member and distinguished practitioner in the family enterprise field. It recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of multi-generational family enterprise practice. Dick Beckhard himself was the first recipient; the 2023 recipient was Neus Feliu.

The Barbara Hollander Award was established in 1995 to honor the late founder and first president of FFI to perpetuate her profound interest in family business, her love for education and learning, and her strong societal commitment.

Award recipients exemplify Barbara Hollander’s love of education and learning, commitment to social causes, dedication to civic responsibility, and belief in the human capacity to change for the better. Kathy Wiseman was the inaugural winner; the 2023 recipient was Alfredo De Massis.

The Interdisciplinary Award recognizes individuals or organizations for outstanding achievement in the advancement of interdisciplinary services to multi-generational family-owned enterprises. Established in 1999, it was first given to the University of St. Thomas Center for Family Enterprise. The 2023 Interdisciplinary Award recipient was Doug Baumoel.

The International Award recognizes individuals or organizations for outstanding achievement in furthering the understanding of international issues and global networks in multi-generational, family-owned enterprise. Past recipients include individuals, universities, and associations from Cyprus, Dubai, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Lebanon, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States. The award’s first recipient was Barbara Murray. The 2023 recipient was the Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC) at Grossman School of Business, University of Vermont.