CMF Associates announced that managing director Thomas Bonney was nominated as a finalist for SmartCEO’s Circle of Excellence Awards in the category of International Business.

Bonney is being recognized for his success in managing his firm, CMF Associates, over the past 12 years and positioning the company as a leader in serving middle market and private equity clients across the nation and in countries including Switzerland, China, Brazil and Canada.

“The Circle of Excellence finalists have shaped the Philadelphia business community in ways that have not gone unnoticed. They are distinguished leaders in their fields of business and have found unbelievable success,” said Craig Burris, president and founder of SmartCEO magazine. “We are proud to recognize them for their achievements and excellence. They have set the bar high and are admirable role models for the Philadelphia community.”

The winners will be announced on October 17, 2013 at the awards reception at PECHE in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia-based CMF Associates delivers transaction- and transition-focused financial, operational and human capital solutions to private equity, middle-market and small cap public companies.