10th Edition of the French-American Business Awards (FABA) – Nominees Announced!

Come celebrate the top French-American entrepreneurs, executives, and companies at the 10th edition of the French-American Business Awards organized by the French-American Chamber of Commerce of California SF-LA on May 29, 2025, at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco.

Don’t miss this flagship event that brings together the French-American business community of the San Francisco Bay Area for a ceremony honoring our thriving ecosystem!

During a high-end dinner, the top French-American entrepreneurs, executives, and companies on the West Coast will be recognized for their outstanding annual achievements and sustainable performance in management and leadership.

Discover here this year’s categories and nominees. All winners will be announced during the award ceremony.

Tech Growth
This category celebrates the incredible growth and success of Tech companies.

• Checkr
• Gorgias
• Planisware

Tech Innovation
This category celebrates the innovations (tech, business model…) and success of Tech companies.

• Nfinite
• Odaseva
• Truework

Aerospace & Aeronautics
This category celebrates the achievements of Aerospace & Aeronautics companies.

• Beyond Aero
• Hstar
• Zenith Aerospace

Climate Resilience
This category celebrates the achievements and success of companies ​​focused on Climate Resilience.

• Atmo
• Dioxycle
• Reebelo

Entertainment – Leader of the Year
French personality who has a successful career in the entertainment industry​.​

• David Gitlis
• Boris Labourguigne
• Stan Ruszkowski

Food Company of the Year
This category celebrates the achievements and success of French actors evolving in the food business, in sectors and industries such as restaurant, catering, manufacturing, retailer,…

• Amelie
• Maison Benoit
• Sarmentine

​Wine Personality of the Year
This category celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of outstanding personalities in the wine industry.

• ​Justine Labbe
• Stephane de Meurville
• Benoit Touquette

Special Distinction
For the FABA 2025, two companies will receive a special distinction:

• AI Company of the year: Mistral AI
• Lifesciences Company of the year: Edwards Lifesciences​

Be inspired by the nominees’ success stories, recognize their outstanding accomplishments, and celebrate with us!

Date: May 29, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Location: Intercontinental Mark Hopkins, San Francisco
Reserve your tickets here