Winner: Lambert, Edwards & Associates

Boasting clients such as Spartan Motors, Georgia-Pacific, and Zondervan, Lambert, Edwards & Associates (LE&A) "stood out" among the other entries, according to one judge. The firm reported 6% growth in organic revenue, a 5% increase in net profit in the 2009 period, and has recorded annual adjusted operating profit of more than 30% for five years running.

During 2009, the firm added clients such as Asprius, Perceptron, ExpressJet, Michigan Fitness Foundation, and the Salvation Army Kroc Center. ...