FAQ

What is the ACG TN Roaring 20?
The ACG TN Roaring 20 is an annual program that identifies and honors the fastest-growing private businesses in Tennessee.

What is ACG?
The Association for Corporate Growth is a national organization focused on driving middle-market growth by bringing industry professionals together and giving them the resources to navigate the mergers & acquisitions process.

Why apply for the ACG TN Roaring 20?
Winners get to celebrate their success with employees at an awards show in Nashville. Award show attendees include 300+ of the Who’s Who in the Tennessee business community who can help further a company’s impressive growth. Winners are also able to highlight the third-party recognition on their websites and social media.

How are ACG TN Roaring 20 winners recognized?
In addition to the awards show on August 28^th, winners will be recognized on the ACG website and ACG LinkedIn page. The LinkedIn publicity will also include a brief video that will be shown at the awards show.

What is the timeline for the 2025 ACG TN Roaring 20?
Nominations and applications will be accepted from late March through late June. Award winners will be notified in early July. The awards show will take place on Thursday, August 28^th.

What companies are eligible?
Private companies with headquarters in Tennessee and revenues exceeding $5mm in their most recently concluded fiscal year.  

What info must applicants provide?
Applicants are asked to provide total revenue and employee count information from 2022-24.  

Is our company info kept confidential?
Absolutely. Company info is collected only to determine winners and will only be shared with a three-person selection committee.   

Does a company have to be nominated to apply? 
No. Companies are welcome to nominate themselves by following this link.

Will a company know that I nominated it?
Yes. Nominators will be copied and referenced in the email informing companies they’ve been nominated to apply.

Is there a cost to apply or be honored?
No. Unlike similar awards events, companies do not have to pay to apply or be honored by the ACG TN Roaring 20 event.  

Why nominate businesses for the ACG TN Roaring 20?
Nominating a company to apply is a great way to deepen your relationship with successful Tennessee businesses.  

Will a company know that I nominated it?
Yes. Nominators will be copied and referenced in the email informing companies they’ve been nominated to apply.

When and where is the awards show? 
The awards show will take place the evening of Thursday, August 28^th, at The Conrad in Nashville, TN. 

How do I attend the awards show if I’m not an honoree?  
Individuals are able to purchase tickets to the awards show via this link.

Are there sponsorship opportunities?
Yes. Please see this link for information on sponsorship opportunities.

Who should I reach out to if I have any questions about the ACG TN Roaring 20?
All ACG TN Roaring 20 questions should be directed to Pamela Holz, the Executive Director of ACG TN, via email at pholz@acg.org.