M&A All Star Awards Nominations

The nomination period for our 10th Annual M&A All Star Awards program (deals done in 2024) is now closed.

Please join us as we celebrate the winners on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the Towsend Hotel in Birmingham.

For additional information, please contact moreilly@acg.org.

Deal of the Year Over $50 Million in Revenue

Eligible nominations include a specific deal over $50 million in revenue, closed in 2024, where the buyer or seller had a presence in SE Michigan. Factors considered most strongly in the judging are impact to the local M&A community, complexity and degree of difficulty and success.

Deal of the Year Under $50 Million in Revenue

Eligible nominations include a specific deal under $50 million in revenue, closed in 2024, where the buyer or seller had a presence in SE Michigan. Factors considered most strongly in the judging are impact to the local M&A community, complexity and degree of difficulty and success.

Rising Star of the Year

Nominations for Rising Star should be for an individual, 35 years old or younger as of December 31, 2024, who is based in SE Michigan and has made a significant contribution to M&A transactions.

Investment Banker of the Year

Eligible nominees must be based in SE Michigan and have significantly impacted M&A transactions. Factors considered most strongly in the judging are impact to the local M&A community, body of work, complexity and success of their activities for 2024.

Advisor of the Year

Dealmaker of the Year

Eligible nominations are for a dealmaker, individual or firm based in SE Michigan including either buyers or sellers. Factors considered most strongly in the judging are their contribution to the local M&A community, complexity and body of work for 2024.

For more information, please contact moreilly@acg.org.

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2025 M&A Awards Sponsorship Prospectus