Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards?
The ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards is an annual program that identifies and honors the fastest‑growing private businesses in Tennessee.

Q: What is ACG?
The Association for Corporate Growth is a national organization focused on driving middle‑market growth by bringing industry professionals together and providing resources to navigate the mergers and acquisitions process.

Q: Why apply for the ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards?
Honorees celebrate their success with employees at an awards event in Nashville. Attendees include more than 250 leaders from the Tennessee business community who can support continued growth. Winners also receive third‑party recognition they can feature on their websites and social media channels.

Q: How are ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards winners recognized?
In addition to recognition at the awards show on Thursday, August 27, winners are featured on the ACG website and ACG LinkedIn page. LinkedIn promotion also includes a brief video that is shown during the awards event.

Q: What is the timeline for the 2026 ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards?
Nominations and applications are accepted from April through June. Award winners are notified in early July. The awards celebration takes place on Thursday, August 27.

Q: What companies are eligible?
Eligible companies are privately held, headquartered in Tennessee, and generated more than $5 million in revenue during their most recently completed fiscal year.

Q: What information must applicants provide?
Applicants are asked to submit revenue and employee count data for the years 2023 through 2025.

Q: Is company information kept confidential?
Yes. Company information is used solely to determine ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards recipients and is shared only with a three‑person selection committee.

Q: Does a company have to be nominated to apply for the ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards?
No. Companies may nominate themselves by completing the application directly using the provided link.

Q: Will a company know who nominated it for the ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards?
Yes. Nominators are copied on and referenced in the email notifying companies that they have been nominated to apply.

Q: Is there a cost to apply or be honored by the ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards?
No. Unlike many similar awards programs, there is no fee to apply or to be recognized as an ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards honoree.

Q: Why nominate a business for the ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards?
Nominating a company is a meaningful way to strengthen relationships with high‑performing Tennessee businesses and recognize their achievements.

Q: When and where is the ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards show?
The awards celebration takes place the evening of Thursday, August 27, at the Conrad Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee.

Q: How can I attend the ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards show if I’m not an honoree?
Registration is not currently open. Tickets for the awards event will be available for purchase through the provided registration link once available.

Q: Are there sponsorship opportunities for the ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards?
Yes. Information on sponsorship opportunities is available here. Or apply to become a sponsor now here.

Q: Who should I contact with questions about the ACG TN Roaring 20 Awards?
All questions should be directed to Pamela Holz, Executive Director of ACG Tennessee, via email at pholz@acg.org.