Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. honored in the 2025 Family Business Awards

Louisville Business First has honored Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. in the 2025 Family Business Awards with ‘Small Business of the Year’.

The Family Business Awards program recognizes outstanding achievements in family-owned businesses and shares stories of the region's most successful firms. This nomination form is for Legacy Leader, Rising Star/Next Gen, and Family Business Innovator.

Individuals selected exhibit exemplary leadership qualities such as philanthropic activity in the community, community engagement, cultivation of a family business legacy, and application of family business best practices.

Above all, they exemplify leadership within their businesses, communities, and industries as they seek to cultivate and strengthen legacy family firms in our region.

Small Business of the Year recognizes a company with 50 or fewer employees that demonstrates excellence in strategic planning, employee and leadership development, community involvement, and an inclusive, healthy culture. Along with Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co., honorees include Blondie & Jims Bistro, Laswell Electric Co., Merkley, Kendrick Jewelers, and Xtreme Coating Solutions.