The shortlisting time is up! Family Business of the Year Awards 2016 will be announcing winners this week.

Hosted by Family Business United, an award-winning magazine and resource centre, the awards are now in their fourth year recognising the UK’s family business sector and celebrating their diversity and contribution of family firms across the nation. Concluding at a Gala Reception and London based awards ceremony on June 2, the winners will be crowned from 7 regions across the country.

A family run, independent brokerage, Plan specialises in commercial motor insurance. Based in Surrey, the business was established 25 years ago by Peter Georgiades and his eldest son, Scott.

In light of this week’s exciting awards, we take a look at Family Business United’s latest magazine issue, taking a look at what makes family firms great.