Monroe Capital announced it has been recognized by Global M&A Network as the Small Middle Markets Lender of the Year for the third consecutive year. Award winners were honored at the Americas M&A Atlas Awards Gala Ceremony held in New York City.

Americas M&A Atlas Awards is part of the prestigious M&A Atlas Awards global brand, exclusively honoring best value-generating deals, star dealmakers and outstanding firms from North and South America.

“We are very honored to be recognized by the Global M&A Network as the Small Middle Markets Lender of the Year in 2015 for our accomplishments in middle market finance,” said Ted Koenig, president and CEO of Monroe Capital. “This year’s award is a testament to the depth and breadth of our lending platform, the robust growth we have achieved throughout 2015, and our solutions-based, client service mentality.”

“We evaluated a number of well-known and highly regarded lenders specializing in the small middle market space, and Monroe Capital readily distinguished itself from the pack for the quality of their transactions,” said Shanta Kumari, CEO and group global editor, Global M&A Network. “Monroe Capital’s breadth of activity and deals illustrates their expertise, team approach and unwavering commitment to their clients.”