David Fredston Named as PE Professional of the Year in the 19th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. Top M&A Deals, Firms and Professionals Honored During February 4th Virtual Awards Gala. The M&A Advisor is pleased to announce the winners of the 19th Annual M&A Advisor Awards in the categories of M&A Deal of the Year, Restructuring Deal of the Year, Cross-Border Deal of the Year, Corporate/Strategic Acquisition of the Year, Private Equity Deal of the Year, Deal Financing of the Year, Sector Deals of the Year, Firms of the Year, M&A Products/Services of the Year, and M&A Professionals of the Year.