Growth Company Award (Over $250 in revenue) will be awarded to a regional Company that has exhibited consistent, sustainable and profitable growth. The selection criteria for this award will include quantitative factors which must be included in the nomination form in order to be considered by the judges.  The award nominees must have over $250M in revenue for the most recent fiscal year.

DEALMAKER AWARDS (4)
Commercial Lender Dealmaker of the Year Award will recognize the top commercial lender dealmaker of the year who has demonstrated substantial success in growth-oriented transactions.  Each nominated dealmaker should be an executive of a commercial lending company.  Selection criteria will evaluate quantitative factors such as the nominee's involvement in lending transactions, number of transactions, average transaction size and volume.  Qualitative factors such as involvement in ACG or other corporate growth fostering activities in our region will be considered.
Corporate Executive Dealmaker of the Year Award will recognize the top corporate executive dealmaker of the year who has demonstrated substantial success in accomplishing growth-oriented transactions. Growth-oriented transactions include public or private financings and acquisitions or mergers. Each nominated dealmaker should be a C-level executive . Selection criteria will evaluate quantitative factors such as number of trasnactions, average transaction size, deal volume and impact of deals on market share. Qualitative factors such as involvement in ACG or other corporate growth fostering activities in our region will be considered.
Investment Banker Dealmaker of the Year Award will recognize the top investment banker dealmaker in our region who has a history of successful growth-oriented transactions. Each nominated dealmaker should be an executive of an investment banking firm. Selection criteria will evaluate quantitative factors such as the nominee’s involvement in investment transactions, number of transactions, average transaction size, and deal volume.  Qualitative factors such as involvement in ACG or other corporate growth fostering activities in our region will be considered.
Private Equity Dealmaker of the Year Award  will recognize the top private equity  dealmaker in our region who has a history of successful growth-oriented transactions. Each nominated dealmaker should be an executive of a private equity firm. Selection criteria will evaluate quantitative factors such as the nominee’s involvement in investment transactions, number of transactions, average transaction size and deal volumes.  Qualitative factors such as involvement in ACG or other corporate growth fostering activities in our region will be considered.

DEAL AWARDS (3)
Deal of the Year Award (under $50M in Transactional Value) will be awarded to the regional company that was a party to the most outstanding transaction of those nominated. A deal could be a public or private financing, an acquisition, merger or a divestiture. Selection criteria will include quantitative factors such as the value of the transaction, its impact on shareholder value and market share and subjective consideration of the transaction's impact on our region and its overall difficulty.
 Deal of the Year Award ($50- $100M in Transactional Value) will be awarded to the regional company that was a party to the most outstanding transaction of those nominated. A deal could be a public or private financing, an acquisition, merger or a divestiture. Selection criteria will include quantitative factors such as the value of the transaction, its impact on shareholder value and market share and subjective consideration of the transaction's impact on our region and its overall difficulty.
Deal of the Year Award (Over $100M in Transactional Value) will be awarded to the regional company that was a party to the most outstanding transaction of those nominated. A deal could be a public or private financing, an acquisition, merger or a divestiture. Selection criteria will include quantitative factors such as the value of the transaction, its impact on shareholder value and market share and subjective consideration of the transaction's impact on our region and its overall difficulty.