of Salem, Old Dominion Collision Repair Centers of Eugene, Lum's Auto Center of Warrenton, and Henningsen Cold Storage of Hillsboro are this year's recipients of the Excellence in Family Business Awards, presented by Oregon State University's Austin Family Business Program.
The winners and seven finalists will be recognized during a ceremony Nov. 18 at the Hilton Portland & Executive Towers. Marty Reser, of
, will emcee the event.
More than 170 companies have been honored since the awards were first presented in 1988. To mark the program's 25th year, Pat Frishkoff, the founding director of the Austin Family Business Program, will be recognized as a Family Business Professional of Distinction.
The awards recognize the achievements of family businesses in innovation, entrepreneurship, commitment and community involvement.
"These award-winning families in business can succeed for generations, even in tough economic times, because as businesses they are responsive to their customers and as families they are responsive to their communities," said Sherri Noxel, interim director of the Austin Family Business Program.
More than 100 family businesses were nominated for this year's award.
--The Oregonian