The Inaugural Turnaround Awards is an annual selection of companies and individuals in middle market M&A who have, through their hard work and innovation, make significant contributions to the middle market M&A industry. This awards program is about people and their company's contributions that allow their companies and the mergers and acquisitions industry to do business better. During this event, we will honor the best the many outstanding transactions, firms, and individuals in the mergers and acquisitions industry throughout this past year. Dozens of nominations are entered for this year's awards, but only the very best will be chosen. The finalists and winner's represent the elite deal-makers of 2006. Through their superior achievements in this difficult and fast-paced economy, they have earned the right to be recognized for their excellence in distressed investing, workouts and bankruptcies.