Future 50 Awards Program

>> Apply today for the 2012 Future 50 Award!

The Future 50 program is celebrating 25 years of recognizing the achievements of fast-growing companies in 2012.  If your company meets four basic criteria, apply today for this award!

1. In business for 3+ years
2. Headquartered in the seven-county Milwaukee Region
3. Independent and privately-owned
4. Growing in revenue and employment

 DEADLINE TO APPLY: Extended to Monday, May 14, 2012

>> View the 2011 MMAC/COSBE Future 50 Winners!

The MMAC/COSBE began the Future 50 program to recognize the outstanding achievements of local, fast-growing entrepreneurs.

The Future 50 Program recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven-county region that have been in business for at least three years and have shown significant revenue and employment growth.

The winning companies are honored at the annual Future 50 Luncheon, are highlighted in the MMAC's Membership Directory and are often featured in news articles published by the local media.

>> View past Future 50 Winners

Here's what you'll receive if your company's performance puts you on the Future 50 list:

• Free newspaper and online publicity and a profile in BizTimes Milwaukee's special Future 50 section
• Use of the Future 50 logo for your marketing efforts
• The spotlight at the September Awards Luncheon
• The chance to be one of the Fastest Five (announced at the luncheon)
• A wall plaque to share success with employees and customers every day
• One award on the way to earning the Master Mettle award—given to three-time winners

Presenting Sponsor




BizTimes Milwaukee is proud to be the media sponsor for the Future 50 program.

Future 50 Award Archive

2010 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)

Combined, this year’s Future 50 had a total employment of 3,537 and $623.7 million in revenue by year-end 2009—a 12% increase over their combined revenue for 2008. Twenty-three of the winners are being recognized for the first time (companies can win the award up to three times); 16 for the second time, and 11 are three-time winners.

2009 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)

Combined, this year's Future 50 had a total employment of 4,037 jobs and $621 million in revenue by year-end 2008—a 39% increase over their combined revenue for 2007. Half the winners are being recognized for the first time (companies can win the award up to three times). Of this year's winners, 24 were started in the past 10 years; 14 were established between 1987 and 1998; and 12 were founded prior to 1987.

2008 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)

Combined, this year's Future 50 had a total employment of 2,716 jobs and $612 million in revenue by year-end 2007—a 26% increase over their combined revenue for 2006. More than half the winners are being recognized for the first time (companies can win the award up to three times). Of this year's winners, 19 were started in the past 6 years; 15 were established between 1987 and 1998; and 16 were founded prior to 1987.

 

2007 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)

Combined, the 2007 Future 50 had a total employment of 2,581 jobs and $671 million in revenue. Of this year's winners, 30 were founded in the past 10 years; 17 were founded between 1986 and 1996; and 18 were founded prior to 1986. The firms on the list are a diverse representation of industries throughout the seven-county region. Twenty of this year's winners—or 40%—are service-based firms; 12 are technology; 8 are manufacturers; 6 are in construction; 3 are in finance/real estate/insurance; and 1 is in wholesale trade.

 
2006 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)

The 2006 Future 50 companies represented a combined employment of approximately 3,196 people and have combined revenue of $544 million. The winners represent a diverse mix of service, technology, real estate, construction and manufacturing firms from Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties.

2005 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)

The 2005 Future 50 companies represent a combined employment of approximately 1,785 people and have combined revenue of $327 million. The winners represent a diverse mix of service, technology, real estate, construction and manufacturing firms in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties.  Twelve of the winners are celebrating their master mettle, or third-time winning designation.

2004 Future 50 Award Winners (PDF)

The 2004 Future 50 companies represent a combined employment of approximately 2,300 people and have combined revenue of $286 million. The winners represent a diverse mix of service, technology, real estate, construction and manufacturing firms from Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties.  Sixteen of the winners are celebrating their master mettle, or third-time winning designation.