The Deal Maker Awards

29th Annual Deal Maker Awards - January 28, 2026

About the Deal Maker Awards

Nominations are open for the 2026 ACG Cleveland Deal Maker Awards event taking place at the Cleveland Hotel on Wednesday, January 28.  Nomination instructions can be found here:  ACG Cleveland Deal Maker Award Nomination Form

The DEAL MAKER Awards program is presented by ACG Cleveland to recognize significant achievements of Companies and Financiers who participate actively in merger and acquisition activity in Northeast Ohio. The Deal Maker Awards is ACG Cleveland's signature event and is one of the best networking events of the year.

For more information and attend please access the registration link:  COMING SOON!

2025 Winners Announced

Deal of the Year Winner - CBIZ, Inc.

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View the Video:  2025 DEALMAKER AWARDS_CBIZ FINAL

 

Corporate Deal Maker Winner - NexaMotion Group

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NexaMotion Group logo

View the Video:  2025 DEALMAKER AWARDS_NMG FINAL

 

Buyout Deal Maker Winner - Bridge Industries

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View the Video:  2025 DEALMAKER AWARDS_BRIDGE FINAL

 

Woman in Transactions - Megan Mehalko, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP

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View the Video:  2025 DEALMAKER AWARDS_WIT FINAL

 

The Deal Maker Awards Planning Committee

If you are interested in joining the committee that helps plan all of the details for this fantastic event, please fill out our Committee Form, or reach out to Sandy Habecker, ACG Cleveland's Chapter Executive (admin@acgcleveland.org / 216-696-8484).