Voting gets under way in Rainmaker awards
Businesses, corporate finance firms and lenders in the region are voting in the fourth Rainmaker Awards.
The awards, which celebrate the deals community and the work they carry out, are unique.
The Rainmakers is different because the winners are voted on by the corporate finance community themselves in a one firm, one vote system.
A shortlist has been drawn up after a judging day involving many of the leading figures from the corporate finance and deals sector.
And now an online survey has been sent out to more than 100 companies in the region inviting them to cost their votes in the 11 different categories.
The aim is to make the system as fair and balanced as possible.
The winners will be announced at a gala dinner at The Midland Hotel which is being hosted by BBC journalist Nina Warhurst.
Michael Ribbeck, North West editor of TheBusinessDesk.com, said: “The corporate finance community plays a vital and important role in the region’s success. We are proud to highlight their work and celebrate their achievements.”
Leading specialist recruitment company Michael Page has been confirmed as headline sponsor for this year’s awards.
Gareth Davies, operating director at Michael Page, said: “The past 12 months has yet again proven the strength and dynamism of the North West deal making community, and it’s something all professionals in the region can be proud of.”
The event takes place on Thursday, June 14th, and more information can be found here.
The categories are:
DEAL TEAM
Public Markets Deal of the Year
Private Equity Deal of the Year
International Deal of the Year
Small Cap Deal of the Year
(up to £15m)
M&A Deal of the Year
Out of Town Deal of the Year
Legal Team of the Year
Corporate Finance Team of the Year
VC/Private Equity Team of the Year
Rising Star of the Year
Funder of the Year
