ACG Pittsburgh 2026 M&A Excellence Awards

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Click here to nominate.

ACG Pittsburgh is proud to present the M&A Excellence Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements and leaders in our region's corporate growth community. The categories are as follows:

• Deal of the Year: Recognizes the most significant and strategically impactful merger or acquisition of the year.
• Lifetime Achievement: Honors an individual whose enduring contributions have profoundly shaped the M&A profession in Pittsburgh.
• M&A Service Provider of the Year: Awarded to a top-performing advisory firm that delivered exceptional expertise on complex transactions.
• Non-Profit Impact: Honors individuals or teams who have effectively partnered with non-profit organizations to achieve lasting, positive impact.
• Rising Star: Identifies a high-achieving professional under 40 who has demonstrated exceptional skill and promise.
• Women in Transactions: Celebrates an outstanding female leader who has been instrumental in the success of major deals.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available.  Click here to learn more. Questions? Contact Kelly Szejko at kelly@acg.org or 412-228-5885.

Members/Sponsors: $195

Non-Members: $295

A 3% payment processing fee will be added to credit and debit card transactions. This fee covers nonrefundable costs charged by our payment processor and does not represent surplus for ACG.

Cancellations received via email at least 3 business days from the event will be granted a refund, less a 20% administrative fee. Cancellations received after the cut-off date (3 days prior to) are not eligible for a refund. However, registrations can be transferred without penalty to another representative from the same company for the same event, with advanced notification to organizers. If the replacement representative is not a member of the association, the firm will be responsible for paying the difference between the member vs. non-member rate (this will vary depending on the event).

Picture/Video Policy: Registration implies consent that any pictures or video taken during the event can be used for promotional purposes. ACG Pittsburgh is able to use your likeness without remuneration.