The Orange County Business Journal hosts several major awards programs throughout the year: EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CFO OF THE YEAR, FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS, INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR, WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS, GENERAL COUNSEL and COMPANIES THAT CARE. These programs are designed to recognize those individuals and organizations whose accomplishments positively impact the OC business community. Download the 2022 OCBJ Editorial Calendar (pdf) ![]() ![]() *Register for events by clicking on its Event Name or [REGISTER TODAY] button. |
2022 CFO of the YEAR AWARDS DINNER & AWARDS PROGRAM Irvine Marriott * Tickets: $275. Table of Ten: $2,600. *Tickets are non-refundable. Ticket price includes a six-month subscription to the Orange County Business Journal (*$15 allocated to the subscription). New subscribers only. Current subscribers may gift the subscription to a colleague. |
![]() > |
THE CFO OF THE YEAR AWARDS are presented to area financial professionals for outstanding performance as corporate stewards for the preceding fiscal year. Awards are presented in five categories:
|
2022 EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM Irvine Marriot *Tickets: $175 / Table for 10: $1,650
|
![]() ![]() |
The EXCELLENCE in ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM is designed to recognize individuals who exemplify the American entrepreneurial spirit – individuals who, by their creativity and determination, have established and nurtured successful business ventures. This is the perfect opportunity to recognize clients or business associates who have distinguished themselves by their foresight, determination, and accomplishments. |
2022 FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM Registration (all attendees): 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Irvine Marriot *Tickets: $175. / Table for 10: $1,650. Tickets are non-refundable. *Ticket price includes a six-month subscription to the Orange County Business Journal (*$15 allocated to the subscription). New subscribers only. Current subscribers may gift the subscription to a colleague. |
![]() ![]() |
![]() The Orange County Business Journal is proud to announce the 23rd annual FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS. This awards event is the perfect opportunity to recognize clients, colleagues and friends whose Orange-County-based family owned firms have distinguished themselves via their business accomplishments and contributions to the local community. Self-nominations are encouraged. To qualify, company must have at least 2 family members actively involved in the business. ![]() |
2022 INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS |
![]() |
*Tickets $175. Table for Ten: $1,650. Tickets are non-refundable. *Ticket price includes a six-month subscription to the Orange County Business Journal (*$15 allocated to the subscription). New subscribers only. Current subscribers may gift the subscription to a colleague The Orange County Business Journal’s eighth annual INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDShonor, recognize and celebrate individuals and their organizations who are creating game-changing products and services, and demonstrate brilliance and leadership in innovation. |
2022 WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM Registration (all attendees): 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Location: Irvine Marriot *Tickets: $175 / Table for 10: $1,650 *Tickets are non-refundable. Ticket price includes a six-month subscription to the Orange County Business Journal (*$15 allocated to the subscription). New subscribers only. Current subscribers may gift the subscription to a colleague. |
![]() |
The Women in Business Awards Luncheon & Program honors five exceptional business and professional OC women. The Women in Business Special Report, publishing September 12 will feature profiles and photos of this year’s nominees plus articles of interest from Women in Business sponsors and advertisers. Self-nominations are welcome. |
2022 GENERAL COUNSEL AWARDS
![]() NOMINATION DEADLINE: August 17, 2022. DINNER & AWARDS PROGRAM Location: Irvine Marriott *Tickets: $275. Table for Ten: $2,600. Tickets are non-refundable. *Ticket price includes self-parking and a six-month subscription to the Orange County Business Journal (*$15 allocated to the subscription). New subscribers only. Current subscribers may gift the subscription to a colleague. |
![]() < |
The Orange County Business Journal is currently accepting nominations for the 13th annual GENERAL COUNSEL AWARDS. The program is designed to recognize the significant role in-house counsels play in the success of businesses within our community. General Counsel Awards are presented in the following categories:
|
PREVIOUS OCBJ EVENTS
2021 COMPANIES THAT CARE AWARDS |
![]() |
The Orange County Business Journal will recognize five caring winners in a Special Report to be published on December 13, 2021. (NO EVENT). |
2021 CFO of the YEAR AWARDS DINNER & AWARDS PROGRAM Location: Irvine Marriott
THE CFO OF THE YEAR AWARDS are presented to area financial professionals for outstanding performance as corporate stewards for the preceding fiscal year. Awards are presented in five categories:
|
![]() ![]() Daniel Lubeck Bio –> |
![]() |
2021 EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP VIRTUAL AWARDS FREE Virtual Awards Program |
![]() |
The Orange County Business Journal is proud to announce the 20th annual Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards. This event is designed to recognize individuals who exemplify the American entrepreneurial spirit – individuals who, by their creativity and determination, have established and nurtured successful business ventures. This is the perfect opportunity to recognize clients or business associates who have distinguished themselves by their foresight, determination and accomplishments. Self-nominations are welcome. |
2020 CFO of the YEAR AWARDS
DINNER & AWARDS PROGRAM Hotel Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 THE CFO OF THE YEAR AWARDS are presented to area financial professionals for outstanding performance as corporate stewards for the preceding fiscal year. Awards are presented in five categories:
|
![]() |
2019 GENERAL COUNSEL AWARDS |
![]() |
2019 CIVIC 50 ORANGE COUNTY AWARDS |
![]() |
This year’s event features Neil Bush (third son of former president George H.W. Bush) as its keynote speaker. Serving as chairman of the Points of Light Board of Directors, Neil expands on his father’s vision of inspiring, equipping and mobilizing volunteers to increase capacity for vital social services and for finding innovative solutions that lift individuals, strengthen families, and renew communities. |
2019 INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS |
![]() |
2019 WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS
|
![]() |
2019 EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS
LUNCHEON & AWARDS PROGRAM Hotel Irvine, Jamboree Center
THE EXCELLENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM is designed to recognize individuals who exemplify the American entrepreneurial spirit – individuals who, by their creativity and determination, have established and nurtured successful business ventures. This is the perfect opportunity to recognize clients or business associates who have distinguished themselves by their foresight, determination and accomplishments. |
![]() ![]() |