ACG DETROIT ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 9TH ANNUAL M&A ALL STAR AWARDS, HONORS EXCEPTIONAL DEALS, TOP DEALMAKERS AND LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

DETROIT, March 14, 2024—ACG Detroit, a nearly 400-member organization of middle-market M&A professionals, has announced the winners of the 9th annual M&A All Star Awards. The winners will be honored at a ceremony at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan, on May 6 from 6–8:30 p.m.

“In the face of constant economic hurdles like steep interest rates and persistent inflation, Detroit dealmakers have been challenged to think more strategically and creatively than ever. Year after year, the M&A community has continued to exhibit their strength and adaptability,” said ACG Detroit President Danielle Bass. “All nominees this year persevered through setbacks and stimulated consistent business development in Detroit. We look forward to recognizing and celebrating their achievements at our annual awards.”

The 9th annual M&A All Star Award winners are:

All Star Deal of the Year Over $50M in Revenue

Duro-Last, Inc. Sale to Holcim Ltd.

All Star Deal of the Year Under $50M in Revenue

Wasèyabek Development Company’s Acquisition of VES, LLC
 

All Star Advisor of the Year

Linda Paullin-Hebden, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

All Star Dealmaker of the Year

Peninsula Capital Partners, LLC

All Star Investment Banker of the Year

Andrew Dickow, Managing Director, Greenwich Capital Group

Rising Star

Evan Haigh, Vice President, Blue River Financial Group, Inc

Lifetime Achievement Award

Thomas S. Vaughn, Dykema Gossett PLLC

Foley & Lardner, LLP serves as the event's Diamond sponsor. Ruby sponsors include BDO,  Datasite®, DBusiness and Peninsula Capital Partners. Emerald sponsors include AON, Blue River Financial Group and J.P. Morgan Chase.

For more information about this year’s M&A All Star Awards event, visit https://www.acg.org/detroit/ma-all-star-awards. 

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About ACG Detroit

Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier M&A dealmaking community with 59 chapters worldwide. ACG’s global network comprises more than 100,000 middle-market professionals who invest, own and advise growing companies. ACG’s mission is to drive middle-market growth. ACG reaches its audience through its content-rich media channels, including its award-winning flagship publication Middle Market Growth®, which dives into emerging trends, GrowthTV which brings those stories to life and its podcasts which provide in-depth conversations with industry thought leaders. ACG’s content reaches an average daily audience of 30,000 and receives 1 million impressions monthly. ACG’s 13,000 members leverage an array of exclusive benefits rich in dealmaking and networking opportunities and extend to its partnerships with Insperity, Cambridge FX, Grata, Founders Card, CLEAR and more. Learn more about ACG membership at www.acg.org.

Established in 1984, ACG Detroit facilitates a variety of business meetings and networking events for members across the metro Detroit area to drive middle-market growth. ACG Detroit was named Chapter of the Year in 2015 and 2016. To learn more, visit www.acg.org/detroit.