TMA Annual Awards Program
2013 Turnaround and transaction awards
ABOUT THE AWARDS PROGRAM
TMA honors excellence through its annual awards program, which recognizes achievements in the categories listed below.
TURNAROUND OF THE YEAR AWARD
A turnaround means more than adjusting a balance sheet. When corporate value is on the line, jobs are at stake and time is the enemy, turnaround professionals step in to establish effective operations, implement solid management, improve cash flow and increase production, in addition to the countless other factors that contribute to the triumphant recovery of a struggling company.
Because TMA understands that each turnaround is unique, it has created distinct categories to recognize outstanding turnarounds. The awards are presented to the individual, who together with a team of turnaround professionals, has orchestrated the most successful turnaround in the following categories:
Small Company (company revenue at onset of turnaround was $50 million USD or less)
Mid-Size Company (company revenue at onset of turnaround was $50 million to $300 million USD)
Large Company (company revenue at onset of turnaround was $300 million USD or greater)
Mega Company (company revenue at onset of the turnaround was $1 billion USD or greater)
International Company (company with significant cross-border operations)
Pro Bono (no fees in exchange for services); entry must demonstrate financial stability
TRANSACTION OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Transaction of the Year awards recognizes the individuals who orchestrate a non-operational restructuring, including merger and acquisition, sale, loan, liquidation, etc., to preserve value in a struggling business. Entry categories include:
Small Company (company revenue at time of transaction was $50 million USD or less)
Mid-Size Company (company revenue at time of transaction was $50 million to $300 million USD)
Large Company (company revenue at time of the transaction was $300 million USD or greater)
Mega Company (company revenue at time of the transaction was $1 billion USD or greater)
APPLICATIONS
TMA is now accepting applications for the Turnaround and Transaction Awards. Click on the links below to download the award entry packets.
Transaction of the Year Award
Turnaround of the Year Award
Also available for download is the Historical Financial Statement Form, a mandatory component of the application. This form can also be accessed directly through the entry packet.
Award applications are due Tuesday, May 14, by 3:00 p.m. Central.
View a complete list of past award recipients.
CTP OF THE YEAR AWARD
The CTP of the Year award recognizes an individual who successfully led a recovery of a struggling business. The award honors the dedication of those who strive to differentiate themselves from their colleagues and provides evidence of a lifelong commitment to the corporate renewal industry.
APPLICATIONS
TMA is now accepting applications for the CTP of the Year Award. Click on the link below to download the award entry packet.
CTP of the Year Award
Also available for download is the Historical Financial Statement Form, a mandatory component of the application. This form can also be accessed directly through the entry packet.
Award applications are due Monday, June 17, by 3:00 p.m. Central.
Turnaround, Restructuring, and distressed investing industry hall of fame
TMA is now accepting nominations for the next class to be honored at The 2013 TMA Annual, TMA’s 25th annual conference, October 3-5 in Washington, D.C. To submit an application and to learn more, download this document.
CARL MARKS STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION
The Carl Marks Student Paper Competition was established in 2003 to recognize outstanding student achievement in the field of corporate renewal, as well as provide research that may offer new insight into the profession and expand TMA’s university outreach. The program is administered by the Turnaround Management Association, the only international non-profit association dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management, and is funded with the support of Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC.
APPLICATIONS
Download the Carl Marks Student Paper Competition application. Entries are due Monday, June 3, by 5:00 p.m. Central.
Papers will be judged in two categories: case study and theoretical/conceptual. First and second place prizes will be awarded in each category.
First place: $3,000 (USD), plus registration and travel expenses for one author for The Annual, TMA’s 25th annual conference, October 3-5 at the Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, DC.
Second place: $1,500 (USD), plus registration and travel expenses for one author for The Annual.
Click to view past award recipients.
Contact Judy Gawczynski at jgawcyznski@turnaround.org with any questions.
Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award
Established in 2004 with a grant from the John Wm. Butler Foundation, Inc., the Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Awards Program honors teachers who have demonstrated their capacity to change the outcome of students’ lives and communities where they teach.
APPLICATIONS
Nominations for the 2013 awards are due May 1. Download the 2013 Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award application to nominate yourself or a teacher for the award.
Two teachers each will receive a $5,000 cash prize and transportation and lodging expenses (up to $1,000 USD) for The Annual, TMA’s 25th annual conference, October 3-5, at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C.
Review entry form and guidelines.
Read about past award recipients.
Contact Dan Goldberg at dgoldberg@turnaround.org or 312-578-2042 with any questions.
TMA Chairman’s Award
Deloitte corporate restructuring practitioner Sheila T. Smith and U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert D. Martin received the 2012 TMA Chairman’s Award during a special ceremony at The Annual. Smith and Judge Martin were honored for their outstanding leadership by fostering the growth and stature of TMA and the corporate restructuring industry, as well as having distinguished themselves as prominent professionals in their specific areas of practice.
Chapter of the Year, INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR, Most Improved Chapter of the Year, and Outstanding Individual Contribution Awards
Entries for the chapter awards were due January 31, 2013. Awards will be presented at the 2013 TMA Spring Event, May 14-16 at the JW Marriott Chicago.
View past award recipients.
Contact Judy Gawczynski at jgawczynski@turnaround.org or 312-578-2039 with any questions.
Additional Awards
TMA presents Lifetime Achievement Awards and Chairman’s Awards in certain years. For details about these awards, including a list of past recipients, please click here.