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Independent Sponsor Awards
To celebrate the rapidly evolving Independent Sponsor space, the Inaugural Independent Sponsor Awards was held in Miami, Florida on February 2-3, 2023.
The awards ceremony was founded to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and expertise that Independent Sponsors and Capital Providers exhibit when putting together some of the industry’s most innovative deals. Check out our awards page here for more details and the winners’ announcement.
Congratulations to the Winners!
Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard Baum
Managing Partner, Consumer Growth Partners
Capital Provider of the Year
Preston Walsh
Partner, PNC Mezzanine
Diversity ESG Award of the Year
Tarrus Richardson
Founder and CEO, IMB Partners
Deal of the year
Grant Kornman
Managing Partners, NCK Capital
Deal of the year
Michael Kornman
Managing Partners, NCK Capital
Independent Sponsor of the Year
David Acharya
Managing Partner, Acharya Capital Partners, LLC
Austin Nuedecker
Megan Horvath
Partner, Steinbeck Investment Company
Emerging Independent Sponsor
Austin Nuedecker
Managing Partner, Weave Growth PartnerGallery
Format
A strong judges panel with 10-15 renowned industry experts
The categories will be designed to recognize the industry’s foremost movers and shakers.
Nominees and categories will be targeted for end-users only – i.e. independent sponsors and capital providers, not solution providers.
Awards Presentation and cocktails will be held after the main conference.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Judging Panel & Advisory Board
- Join the sector’s most senior and respected people.
- Benefit from excellent networking opportunities. The connections a speaker makes at a Conference often evolve into the most successful collaborations.
- Receive industry credibility by being recognized as a judge.
Spotlight
- Prior to the delivery of each award, the presenter has the opportunity to recognize both the industry and the specific prize category.
- This allows for the sponsor/judge to leverage their thought leadership and stand out at an important industry awards event.
Advertising
- An awards ceremony brochure noting your involvement will be created and distributed to all attendees before the event.
- Your Company logo and write-up will be located inside the brochure.
- To further promote your support, there will be an opportunity to write or include an advertorial article.
Social Media & Branding
- iGlobal Forum will use our social media channels to spread the word of your inclusion.
- iGlobal Forum will photograph you handing the award to the recipient
- You will own the IP and can use the images in your own branding to further promote your business.
- You will own the right to advertise that you are a Judge and Advisory Board member at these prestigious Independent Sponsor Awards.
