Recognition & Awards

2024

Barron's

100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance - 2024

Nancy Lazar, chief global economist, recognized as one of the top 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. finance.

 


Global M&A Network

U.S.A. Investment Bank of the Year

Piper Sandler is honored to have been awarded U.S.A. Investment Bank of the Year in the middle markets M&A category.

 

Energy & Services Deal of the Year

Piper Sandler investment banking was awarded Energy & Services Deal of the Year in the middle markets M&A category by the Global M&A Network for the energy investment banking team's role as sell-side advisor to Monarch Silica, Rev Energy as well as a buy-side advisor to ProFac on its acquisition of Performance Proppants.

 

Denver Business Journal

Class of 2024 40 under 40 Winner

The Denver Business Journal named Shelby Noble, Piper Sandler public finance managing director, as a 40 under 40 winner in recognition of her professional achievements and dedication to her community.

 


2023

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation

2023 Equality100 Award Recipient

Piper Sandler is proud to receive the Equality100 score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023 Corporate Equality Index.

 


National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions

2023 Innovation Award for dynamic Balance Sheet Efficiency Model

Piper Sandler receives 2023 NAFCU Innovation Award for dynamic Balance Sheet Efficiency Model.

 


MarketWatch

The MarketWatch 50

Nancy Lazar, chief global economist, recognized on the 2023 MarketWatch 50 list.

 


World Affairs Council of Greater Houston

2023 Global Leader of Influence

Sanjiv Shah, global co-head of energy & power investment banking, was named as a 2023 Global Leader of Influence by the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston.

 


Barron's

100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance - 2023

Nancy Lazar, chief global economist, recognized as one of the top 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance.

 


Women in Public Finance

Women in Public Finance Board - 2023

Melanie Johnson, managing director in public finance, named to Women in Public Finance board.

 


2022

ACG Houston

ACG Houston Deal of the Year - 2022

Piper Sandler energy & power investment banking was named an ACG Houston Deal of the Year winner in two deal categories: 

  • Oilfield Services Deal of the Year
  • Renewables and Sustainability Deal of the Year  
     

Mergermarket

No. 1 investment bank for number of U.S. energy deals <$500M - 2022

Piper Sandler has been named the No. 1 investment bank in 2022 by Mergermarket for number of U.S. energy deals <$500M.

 


Mergermarket

Financial Services M&A Advisory Firm of the Year - 2022

Piper Sandler has been awarded Financial Services M&A Advisory Firm of the Year by Mergermarket for 2022.

 


Women We Admire

Top 50 Women Leaders - 2022

President Deb Schoneman named to the Top 50 Women Leaders by Women We Admire.

 


Barron’s

100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance - 2022

Nancy Lazar, chief global economist, recognized as one of the top 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance.

 


Human Rights Campaign

Corporate Equality Index - 2022

Piper Sandler ranked as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ+ equality.

 


2021

ACG Houston

ACG Houston Deal of the Year - 2021

Piper Sandler energy & power investment banking was named an ACG Houston Deal of the Year winner in four deal categories: 

  • Utility, Power & Infrastructure Deal of the Year
  • Oilfield Services Deal of the Year
  • Houston Impact Deal of the Year
  • International Deal of the Year

Mergermarket

Financial Services M&A Advisory Firm of the Year - 2021

Piper Sandler has been awarded Financial Services M&A Advisory Firm of the Year by Mergermarket for 2021.

 


Business Journal

CFO of the Year - 2021

CFO Tim Carter awarded CFO of the year by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal in 2021.

 


2020

Mergermarket

Financial Services M&A Advisory Firm of the Year - 2020

Piper Sandler has been awarded Financial Services M&A Advisory Firm of the Year by Mergermarket for 2020.

 


2019

Mergers & Acquisitions

Deal of the Year - 2019  

Piper Jaffray has been recognized by Mergers & Acquisitions for the 2019 Mid-Market Awards - Deal of the Year for its acquisition of Sandler O'Neill and the creation of Piper Sandler Companies.

 


Institutional Investor

U.S. Equity Research Rankings - 2019  

Piper Jaffray has moved up three spots in Institutional Investor's 2019 U.S. Equity Research rankings to No. 23. 17 Piper Jaffray analysts were honored in the top 20 of their respective sectors.

 


Greenwich Associates

2019 Greenwich Associates Survey

Piper Jaffray has been recognized by Greenwich Associates in multiple categories across equities, including No. 1 overall domestic portfolio trading quality and No. 1 program trading sales capability. Weeden & Co., acquired by Piper Jaffray in 2019, has consistently been top-ranked by Greenwich Associates for 16 consecutive years. 

 



2020 Women on Boards

The "W" Award

Piper Jaffray has been presented the "W" Award for female board representation eight consecutive years (2011-2019) by 2020 Women on Boards.

 


Mergermarket

Top 5 U.S. West Financial Advisor by Volume

Piper Jaffray has been awarded Top 5 U.S. West Financial Advisor by Volume by Mergermarket for 1H19.

 


The M&A Advisor

Industrials Deal of the Year - 2018  

Piper Jaffray has been recognized by The M&A Advisor for the Industrials Deal of the Year award for the sale of QSI Facilities by Gridiron Capital to Cushman & Wakefield.

 


2018

The Deal

Food/Beverage Investment Bank of the Year - 2017  

Piper Jaffray has been recognized by The Deal as Food/Beverage Investment Bank of the Year.

 


2020 Women on Boards

"W" Award – 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018  

Piper Jaffray has been recognized seven consecutive years for gender diversity on its board of directors with the "W" distinction from 2020 Women on Boards. This designation honors companies with corporate boards comprised of at least 20% women.

 


Vault

Most Prestigious Banking Firms – 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018  

Piper Jaffray has been recognized on Vault's Most Prestigious Banking Firms list for 10 consecutive years.

 


2017

Mergers & Acquisitions

Deal of the Year – 2017  

Mergers & Acquisitions recognized Piper Jaffray for serving as an advisor to NOVADAQ on its sale to Stryker Corp.

 


Axial Advisor 100

Most Recommended Investment Banks  

In Axial’s survey of 1,000 private equity firms, strategic acquirers and family offices, Piper Jaffray ranked No. 3 on its most frequently recommended banks list, by number of referrals.

 


Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)

Deal of the Year – 2017  

ACG British Columbia recognized Piper Jaffray for serving as exclusive financial advisor to Daiya Foods on its sale to Otsuka Pharmaceutical.

 


Thomson Reuters

Analyst Awards – 2017  

Two Piper Jaffray analysts were honored among top analysts by Thomson Reuters for their stock picking abilities.

 


Forbes

America's 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies – 2017 and 2015  

Piper Jaffray was named among the 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies by Forbes in 2015 and 2017. Factors considered include high-risk behaviors like regulatory actions, amended filings, revenue and expense recognition methods, and bankruptcy risk.

 


Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal

Most Admired CEOs – 2017  

Chairman and CEO Andrew Duff was honored among the Most Admired CEOs by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal in 2017. Candidates were selected for contributions to their industry and community, in addition to building thriving businesses.

 


Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)

Cross-Border Transaction of the Year – 2017  

ACG New York recognized Piper Jaffray for serving as sole bookrunner for Transocean Ltd. to secure $1.25 billion of high-yield notes.

 


HRO Today

Leader of Distinction (Nomination for CHRO of the Year) – 2017  

Chief human capital officer Christine Esckilsen was awarded Leader of Distinction and nominated as CHRO of the Year by HRO Today in 2017. This national award recognizes the stewards and strategists who are responsible for a company’s talent and performance blueprint – all of which drive the business forward.

 


2016

Institutional Investor

Analyst Awards - 2016  

Piper Jaffray analyst honored among top analysts by Institutional Investor in 2016.

 


Savoy Magazine

Most Influential Black Corporate Directors – 2016  

Piper Jaffray board member, Scott Taylor was named one of the 2016 "Most Influential Black Corporate Directors" by Savoy Magazine. The list is considered to be the definitive listing of African-American executives, influencers and achievers contributing leadership to corporate boards.

 


Thomson Reuters

Analyst Awards - 2016  

Six Piper Jaffray analysts honored among top analysts by Thomson Reuters in 2016.

 


2015

Morningstar 4-Star Rating™

ARI International Small Cap Value Fund (ADVIX, ADVLX) - 2015  

Piper Jaffray subsidiary Advisory Research Inc. received Morningstar's 4-Star Rating™ for the Advisory Research International Small Cap Value Fund (ADVIX, ADVLX) for its five- and three-year performance.

 


Institutional Investor

Analyst Awards - 2015  

Piper Jaffray analyst honored among top analysts by Institutional Investor in 2015.

 


StarMine

Analyst Awards - 2015  

Six Piper Jaffray research analysts received StarMine Analyst Awards in 2015.


2014

Mergers & Acquisitions Journal

Investment Bank of the Year - 2014  

Piper Jaffray was named Investment Bank of the Year in 2014 by Mergers & Acquisitions Journal.

 


StarMine

Analyst Awards - 2014  

Seven Piper Jaffray research analysts received StarMine Analyst Awards in 2014.

 


Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal

CFO of the Year - 2014  

CFO Deb Schoneman awarded CFO of the year by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal in 2014.

 


Daily Worth

Top 25 Companies for Women - 2014  

Piper Jaffray was listed as one of the 25 Best Companies for Women by Daily Worth in 2014.

 


2013

Global Finance

World's Best Healthcare Investment Bank - 2012, 2013  

Piper Jaffray was honored as World's Best Healthcare Investment Bank by Global Finance in 2012 and 2013.

 


StarMine

Analyst Awards - 2013  

Four Piper Jaffray research analysts honored among top analysts by StarMine Analyst Awards in 2013.

 


Institutional Investor

Analyst Awards - 2013  

Two Piper Jaffray analysts honored among top analysts by Institutional Investor in 2013.

 


Wall Street Journal

Analyst Awards - 2013  

Piper Jaffray analyst honored among top analysts by the Wall Street Journal's Best on the Street Survey in 2013.

 


2012

ICR

Analyst Awards - 2012  

Piper Jaffray analyst honored among top analysts by ICR in 2012.

 


StarMine

Analyst Awards - 2012  

Two Piper Jaffray research analysts honored among top analysts by StarMine Analyst Awards in 2012.

 


Wall Street Journal

Analyst Awards - 2012  

Piper Jaffray analyst honored among top analysts by the Wall Street Journal's Best on the Street Survey in 2012.