ACG Detroit, a nearly 400-member organization of middle-market M&A professionals, has announced the winners of the 9th annual M&A All Star Awards. The winners will be honored at a ceremony at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham on May 6 from 6–8:30 p.m.

“In the face of constant economic hurdles like steep interest rates and persistent inflation, Detroit dealmakers have been challenged to think more strategically and creatively than ever. Year after year, the M&A community has continued to exhibit their strength and adaptability,” said ACG Detroit President Danielle Bass. “All nominees this year persevered through setbacks and stimulated consistent business development in Detroit. We look forward to recognizing and celebrating their achievements at our annual awards.”

The 9th annual M&A All Star Award winners are:

• All Star Deal of the Year Over $50M in Revenue

Duro-Last, Inc. Sale to Holcim Ltd.

• All Star Deal of the Year Under $50M in Revenue

Wasèyabek Development Company’s Acquisition of VES, LLC

• All Star Advisor of the Year

Linda Paullin-Hebden, Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

• All Star Dealmaker of the Year

Peninsula Capital Partners, LLC

• All Star Investment Banker of the Year

Andrew Dickow, Managing Director, Greenwich Capital Group

• Rising Star

Evan Haigh, Vice President, Blue River Financial Group, Inc

• Lifetime Achievement Award

Thomas S. Vaughn, Dykema Gossett PLLC

Foley & Lardner, LLP serves as the event's Diamond sponsor. Ruby sponsors include BDO,  Datasite®, DBusiness and Peninsula Capital Partners. Emerald sponsors include AON, Blue River Financial Group and J.P. Morgan Chase.

For more information about this year’s M&A All Star Awards event, visit https://www.acg.org/detroit/ma-all-star-awards.


‘Spring Fling’ hosted by JBAM
The Jewish Bar Association of Michigan will host “Spring Fling at 5th Avenue” on Wednesday, April 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Bar, 215 W. 5th St. in Royal Oak.
Guests will be able to socialize and network with fellow colleagues from the Chaldean American Bar Association, Incorporated Society of Irish-American Lawyers, Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, and Women's Bar Association.
Cost is $30 before March 25 and $36 after March 25. Judges can attend for free.  To register, visit https://jlive.app/events/7077.

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