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AM&AA Tampa Bay
Chapter Deal Of The Year

AM&AA Tampa Bay
Chapter Deal Of The Year

Deal of the Year

Second Annual Awards Ceremony

✓ Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club
1601 S MacDill Ave,
Tampa, FL 33629
VIP Reception 5:30 p.m.
Dinner & Awards: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Tampa Chapter of the AM&AA Deal of the Year Awards celebrates Tampa Bay’s thriving middle-market business community, and honors locals who drive middle-market growth. Nominated deals and deal teams will be evaluated based on their contribution to job growth, positive economic impact, capital formation, and the advancement of meaningful business relationships in the greater Tampa Bay Area. We will recognize the entire team: seller, buyer, investment bank, law firm, tax advisory firm, and any other members who contributed to the deal’s success.
How to Nominate

First Deal of the Year Award Winner SOMA Global

SOMA Global was founded by a team of public safety and technology veterans, SOMA Global’s Public Safety as a Service (PSAAS™) platform offers industry-leading computer-aided dispatch, mobile dispatch, records management, and jail solutions. Government Technology magazine recently named SOMA Global to its 2021 GovTech 100, a “compendium of 100 companies focused on, making a difference in, and selling to state and local government agencies across the United States.” SOMA Global is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

Judges for the Tampa Chapter AM&AA Deal of the Year Awards were selected based on their success in business, contributions to our ecosystem, involvement in the Greater Tampa Bay community, and extensive industry experience.

Speros Margetis

Professor of Finance and Business Consultant, University of Tampa

Judges Panel Chair

Tony Brown

Director of Community Development at Tampa Bay EDC

Vickie Chachere

Executive Editor,
Florida Trend

Jacqueline Darna

CEO doc-OTC & Medical Inventor of NoMo Bands

J.P. DuBuque

President & CEO,
St. Petersburg Area EDC

Peter Quintas

Founder and
CEO SOMA Global

Bemetra Simmons

President and CEO Tampa Bay Partnership and Co-founder of Corporate Homie

Eligibility Requirements

Deals must have closed between June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2022
The buyer and/or seller must be headquartered in the Greater Tampa Bay Area.

Nomination Process

There is no fee to submit a nomination.
Nominations must be submitted through our electronic form only.
All information requested on the electronic form must be included or nomination will be disqualified.
The Deal of the Year Award will be presented to the business and will provide recognition to those on the deal team, the seller, investment bank, law firm and other advisors associated with the deal.
There is no limit to the number of nominations an individual or firm can submit.
We do not accept anonymous nominations or confidential information on the nomination form.

Important Dates

September 30: Final day to accept
October 7: Finalists selected
October 10-28: Judging and interviews of finalists
October 31: Finalists announced at tampabaydoty.com
January 10: Red Carpet VIP Reception for finalists and VIP guests prior to the Deal of the Year Awards Event
January 10: Winner Announced at the 2nd Annual Tampa Chapter AM&AA Deal of the Year Awards Event

Finalists of the 2nd Annual AM&AA Tampa Bay Chapter Deal of the Year will be recognized here and on our LinkedIn page.

The winner of the second Annual Deal of the Year will be recognized in The Tampa Bay Business and Wealth magazine, the Tampa Bay Chapter AM&AA website. Photography of the winner announcement will be provided by RickVisuals photography.

Is there a fee to nominate, participate or win?

No.

Are materials submitted on deals confidential?

No, please do not submit any information that needs to remain confidential.

Is there a specified time frame for deals eligible for nomination?

Deals completed between June 30, 2021, and September 30, 2022, are eligible.

How are the winners selected?

The judges panel as named, will review all of the nominations, and score them based on their contribution to job growth, positive economic impact, capital formation, local advisory firms used, and the advancement of meaningful business relationships in the greater Tampa Bay Area to determine the winner. It is important to note that while the success and complexity of the deal are considered the true merits of the deal, the impact on the local Greater Tampa Bay economy will play a large role in the equation.

Is there a word limit for entry submissions?

Yes, each section of the application lists the related word limits. Generally, you can expect most fields will accept 200 words depending on the criteria question.

What counties are included in the Greater Tampa Bay Area?

For purposes of this award, The Greater Tampa Bay Area consists of Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties.

To aid in determining the winner, we are asking several questions on the nomination form. Please provide your answers directly in the nomination form itself. We will publish excerpts from the answers, so please make certain the information provided is publication-ready.

“No confidential, proprietary, or other sensitive/protected information should be submitted in connection with the nomination”.

"*" indicates required fields

1Nomination Basic

2Deal Introduction

3The Deal/Transaction

Nomination Basics

Nominator Name*

Nominator Job Title

Nominator Company*

Nominator Email (May be contacted by the AM&AA or Judges panel)*

Nominator Phone Number (May be contacted by the AM&AA or Judges panel)*

Your company's role in the deal you are nominating*

Deal Introduction

Please provide City and State for each, not doing so will negatively impact your nomination.

Buyer*

Seller

Target (if different from seller)*

Buyer's Investment Bank*

Buyer's Law Firm*

Seller's Investment Bank*

Lender(s) on the Deal

Seller's Law Firm*

The Deal/Transaction

200 words or less for each answer below

Deal Closing Date*

Deal Value (please enter "$0" if the amount was undisclosed)

In a few sentences, describe the nature of the deal, or transaction, that you are nominating. Also, what makes it a unique or timely opportunity?*

In a few sentences, please share why you think this deal should be awarded the Tampa Bay Chapter AM&AA Deal of the Year Award? What were the unique challenges faced during negotiations, structuring, or due diligence that required creativity?*

Please describe the complexity of the transaction. For example, how many owners were involved in the business sale? Did working capital discussions prolong deal negotiation or complicate matters? Were there pending legal matters that delayed the closing? Would both parties enter into the same transaction again if given a choice?*

If you did not have an opportunity to share details about a member of your deal team previously, please provide the company name and city location to include any of the following, if applicable:

Accounting Firm

Attorneys

Investment Bank

Commercial Bank

Other Lenders

Other Investors

Broker

Family Office

How did your deal team contribute to Tampa Bay Area job growth? Please estimate the number of new jobs created; comment on the quality of those positions and the potential for future employment opportunities in the Tampa Bay Area.*

Please share how the culmination of this deal further enriched the economy and business relationships in the Tampa Bay Area. For example, the founders' connectivity with the Area, and legacy of the company in the Tampa Bay Area, etc.*

Please share the positive impact the deal has on the Tampa Bay Area. For example, capital investment, real estate purchases, and other investments.*

Are there any additional details about the deal you would like to share with the Judges that you have not provided? Any other "Fun Facts" or extraordinary facts you would like to give here? Now is your opportunity to share your story.*

Release Regarding Confidential/Proprietary Information*

The party submitting this nomination, on behalf of themselves as well as their employer, beneficiaries, affiliates, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively, the “Releasing Party”), acknowledges and agrees that no confidential, proprietary, or other non-public information (“Confidential Information”) should be submitted or otherwise disclosed in connection with this nomination. By clicking “Accept” below, the Releasing Party hereby releases, waives, acquits, and forever discharges the Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors, Tampa Bay Chapter, together with its directors, parents, employees, volunteers, affiliates, agents and assigns (collectively, the “Released Party”) from any and all manner of actions, suits, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, whether known or unknown, liquidated or unliquidated, affixed, contingent, direct or indirect which Releasing Party may now or hereafter have for, upon, or by reason of Released Party’s receipt of and further dissemination of any Confidential Information in connection with this nomination.

I agree to the Release Regarding Confidential/Proprietary Information

We serve as a resource for business owners mergers and acquisitions professionals who want to gain insight into the exit/transition process and connect with skilled advisors who can serve them on their journey. We provide relevant, in person networking and educational events featuring the top minds in the mergers and acquisitions industry throughout the year. Click here to learn more about AM&AA. To learn more about how you and your company can get involved with the Tampa Bay Chapter, please contact Silvana Capaldi, Founding Chair at Email: scapaldi@ispiraregroup.com