ACG Detroit, a nearly 400-member organization of middle-market M&A professionals, has announced the winners of the 10th annual M&A All Star Awards.
The winners for 2024 activity will be honored at The Townsend Hotel in downtown Birmingham on May 7 from 6-8:30 p.m.
“Amid another year of challenging economic conditions and a growing backlog of deals, this year’s honorees have demonstrated remarkable agility and innovation, undoubtedly showcasing the M&A community’s adaptability and persistence,” said Bryan Berent, chair of the M&A All Star Awards committee.
“This year’s winners exemplify the continued strength of Detroit’s deal community, and we are honored to recognize and celebrate their achievements alongside the region’s premier dealmakers at our biggest event of the year.”
The 10th annual M&A All Star Award winners are:
Deal of the Year (Over $50M)
Huron Capital sale of ExperiGreen Lawn Care to Wind Point Partners
Deal of the Year (Under $50M)
N.A. Mans & Sons Inc. acquisition of Michigan Timber & Truss Inc.
Dealmaker of the Year
PMCF Investment Banking
Investment Banker of the Year
Chris Caron, managing director, Blue River Financial Group
Advisor of the Year
Matthew VanWasshnova, partner, Honigman
Rising Star
Ashley Gray, managing director, Aquila Equity Partners
Thomas S. Vaughn Lifetime Achievement Award
Mike Kulka (Posthumous), co-founder and former CEO, PM Environmental Inc.
Foley & Lardner serves as the event’s Diamond sponsor. Ruby sponsors include BDO, Datasite, DBusiness magazine, and Peninsula Capital Partners. Emerald sponsors include AON and Blue River Financial Group.
For more information about this year’s M&A All Star Awards event, visit here.
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 acg.org/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. Learn more about ACG membership at acg.org.
