IMD together with Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch has developed the highly acclaimed and prestigeous Distinguished Family Business Award - initiated in 1996- to recognize annually an outstanding company which has successfully blended family and business interests.

The Scheufele Family, from Chopard, contributes the beautifully crafted trophy each year.

Award

• 2007 Yazaki Corporation, Japan
• 2006 The Fundaciò Lluis Carulla, Spain
  2006 The Ivey Foundation, Canada
  2006 The Lopez Group, Philippines
• 2005 THE VOTORANTIM GROUP, Brazil
• 2004 THE BARILLA GROUP, Italy
• 2003 THE BONNIER GROUP, Sweden
• 2002 THE SAMUEL C. JOHNSON FAMILY ENTERPRISES, USA
• 2001 THE MURUGAPPA GROUP, India
• 2000 THE ZEGNA GROUP, Italy