ACG DETROIT OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR INSPIRE & IGNITE AWARDS

DETROIT, Nov. 25, 2024—ACG Detroit, a nearly 400-member organization of middle-market M&A professionals, is now accepting nominations for its second annual Inspire & Ignite Awards program. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, January 10, 2025.

The Igniting Inspiration and Inspiring Impact Awards are designed to celebrate and empower the extraordinary women in Southeast Michigan’s middle market making inspirational moves and carrying out bold visions to positively grow or enhance their communities, companies, or industries. Investment bankers, lawyers, bankers, accountants, entrepreneurs, middle market business leaders, those in private equity, corporate development, and other service providers are eligible.

Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:

Igniting Inspiration Award

Recognizing the next generation, this award celebrates the exceptional achievements of women in Michigan's middle market community, early in their careers. We seek to honor those who have displayed remarkable determination, progress, and professionalism, particularly within the past year, while actively propelling their companies and industries forward. Candidates must be women, 35 years old or younger as of December 31, 2024, and based in SE Michigan.

Inspiring Impact Award

Honoring visionary leadership, this award pays tribute to women whose career journeys have been marked by significant contributions to Detroit's middle market community. These esteemed professionals have achieved remarkable career trajectories and demonstrated unwavering

dedication to fostering growth and mentorship within their companies and beyond. Candidates must be women based in SE Michigan.

Winners will be celebrated at the 2025 Inspire & Ignite: Women’s Forum Luncheon on March 7, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Book Tower Detroit. To nominate an inspiring woman for the Inspire & Ignite Award program, visit acg.org/detroit/events/acg-detroit-inspire-ignite-2025-womens-forum-luncheon.

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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.