Future 50 Award Archive

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.