ACG Detroit, a nearly 400-member organization of middle-market M&A professionals, is now accepting nominations for its second annual Inspire & Ignite Awards program. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, January 10.
The Igniting Inspiration and Inspiring Impact Awards are designed to celebrate and empower the extraordinary women in Southeast Michigan’s middle market making inspirational moves and carrying out bold visions to positively grow or enhance their communities, companies, or industries. Investment bankers, lawyers, bankers, accountants, entrepreneurs, middle market business leaders, those in private equity, corporate development, and other service providers are eligible.
Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:
• Igniting Inspiration Award
Recognizing the next generation, this award celebrates the exceptional achievements of women in Michigan's middle market community, early in their careers. We seek to honor those who have displayed remarkable determination, progress, and professionalism, particularly within the past year, while actively propelling their companies and industries forward. Candidates must be women, 35 years old or younger as of December 31, 2024, and based in SE Michigan.
• Inspiring Impact Award
Honoring visionary leadership, this award pays tribute to women whose career journeys have been marked by significant contributions to Detroit's middle market community.
These esteemed professionals have achieved remarkable career trajectories and demonstrated unwavering dedication to fostering growth and mentorship within their companies and beyond. Candidates must be women based in SE Michigan.
Winners will be celebrated at the 2025 Inspire & Ignite: Women’s Forum Luncheon on March 7 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Book Tower Detroit.
To nominate an inspiring woman for the Inspire & Ignite Award program, visit acg.org/detroit/events/acg-detroit-inspire-ignite-2025-womens-forum-luncheon.
The Igniting Inspiration and Inspiring Impact Awards are designed to celebrate and empower the extraordinary women in Southeast Michigan’s middle market making inspirational moves and carrying out bold visions to positively grow or enhance their communities, companies, or industries. Investment bankers, lawyers, bankers, accountants, entrepreneurs, middle market business leaders, those in private equity, corporate development, and other service providers are eligible.
Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:
• Igniting Inspiration Award
Recognizing the next generation, this award celebrates the exceptional achievements of women in Michigan's middle market community, early in their careers. We seek to honor those who have displayed remarkable determination, progress, and professionalism, particularly within the past year, while actively propelling their companies and industries forward. Candidates must be women, 35 years old or younger as of December 31, 2024, and based in SE Michigan.
• Inspiring Impact Award
Honoring visionary leadership, this award pays tribute to women whose career journeys have been marked by significant contributions to Detroit's middle market community.
These esteemed professionals have achieved remarkable career trajectories and demonstrated unwavering dedication to fostering growth and mentorship within their companies and beyond. Candidates must be women based in SE Michigan.
Winners will be celebrated at the 2025 Inspire & Ignite: Women’s Forum Luncheon on March 7 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Book Tower Detroit.
To nominate an inspiring woman for the Inspire & Ignite Award program, visit acg.org/detroit/events/acg-detroit-inspire-ignite-2025-womens-forum-luncheon.
