The Finalists have been announced for the iGlobal Forum’s 3rd Independent Sponsor Awards
- February 21, 2025
On March 4th, 2025, iGlobal Forum will proudly host the 3rd Independent Sponsor Awards ® at the 18th Independent Sponsors Summit & Awards. This prestigious ceremony celebrates the ingenuity, dedication, and deal-making expertise of Independent Sponsors and Capital Providers who continue to shape the middle-market landscape with innovative and high-impact transactions.
The anticipation is over—iGlobal Forum is excited to announce this year’s finalists for each award category.
The Independent Sponsor Awards will be held alongside the Independent Sponsor Summit, providing attendees with an exclusive opportunity to expand their networks, explore new deal-making opportunities, and gain insights from industry pioneers.
“As we prepare for this year’s Independent Sponsor Awards, we celebrate the remarkable growth and innovation within the Independent Sponsor and Capital Provider community. iGlobal Forum remains committed to recognizing the outstanding talent behind transformative deals, and to fostering meaningful connections that drive this dynamic space forward. This year’s awards are a testament to the excellence and ingenuity shaping the industry, and we are honored to spotlight those leading the way,” says Anna Ivanova, Founder and MD at iGlobal Forum.
Meet the 2025 Finalists
Deal of the Year (2024)
Finalists:
- Mark Hauser, Tamarix Equity Partners
- Thomas Ince, LP First Capital
- Charles Scripps, Black Lake Capital
Innovation in Deal Structuring
Finalists:
- Grant Kornman and Michael Kornman, Align Collaborate
- Ryan Sullivan, North Park Group
- Mike Skaff, Seneca Partners
Social Impact Award
Finalists:
- Javier Davila and Harry Savage, o15
- Andre Uribe, Systema Resources
- William Miller, Kean University Foundation
Lifetime Achievement Award
Finalists:
- Douglas Song, Prodos Capital
- David Acharya, Acharya Capital Partners
- Patricia Miller Zollar, Neuberger Berman
Independent Sponsor of the Year
Finalists:
- Charles Scripps, Black Lake Capital
- Thomas Ince, LP First Capital
- Alan Baca, Verde Equity Partners
Emerging Independent Sponsor of the Year (< 3 years)
Finalists:
- Ryan Sullivan, North Park Group
- Rafael De Paoli, FCL Capital Partners
- Luke Schneider, Clear Peak Capital
Capital Provider of the Year
Finalists:
- Grant Kornman and Michael Kornman, Align Collaborate
- Mark Hauser, Tamarix Equity Partners
- Matthew Harnett, Tecum Capital
A committee of industry business leaders will judge all nominations. The judging will be conducted independently to ensure that all eligible nominations are processed and evaluated securely, equally and confidentially. These judges will also be available to connect with 1:1 at the event.
Deal of the Year will be judged on the following criteria:
- Deal profile (30% of the score)
- Deal challenges (30% of the score)
- Deal outcome (40% of the score)
All other categories will be judged on the following criteria:
- Professional/Firm’s profile (20% of the score)
- Professional/Firm’s unique attributes and industry impact (40% of the score)
- Professional/Firm’s activity (40% of the score)
iGlobal Forum will be hosting the Independent Sponsor Summit and Awards at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami.
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