Celebrating a Legacy of Success: Our Award-Winning Recognition
At Transworld Business Advisors of South and West Texas, Wyoming, and New Mexico, we take immense pride in our depth of business sales experience and unwavering dedication to our clients. Our commitment to excellence has not only earned us the trust of thousands of business owners but has also won us awards and accolades from the top business brokerage associations in the country. As you explore this page, witness the collection of awards that we have received over the years.
Business Brokerage Industry National Recognition
Team Awards
- Mergers & Acquisitions Source (M&A Source) – Platinum Award – 2022 - Top National Performer
- International Business Brokers Association (IBAA) – Deal Maker Award – 2019 – Top National Performer
- Houston Award Program: Best Business Broker in Houston (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
- Living Magazine: Best of Reader’s Choice - Business Brokers in Houston (2021, 2022)
Individual Awards
IBBA Chairman’s Circle – 2022, 2023
- Bobbi Coffey
- Steve Merritt
- Carmen Hanna
- Austin Zhao
- Quoc Pham
- Bo Hudson
IBBA Deal Maker Awards – 2022, 2023
- Quoc Pham
- Katie Holditch
- Steve Merritt
IBBA Outstanding Producer – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Carmen Hanna
- Bobbi Coffey
- Quoc Pham
- Steve Merritt
- Katie Holditch
- Bo Hudson
Individual Awards
M&A Source Silver Award Recipients – 2022
- Carmen Hanna
- Bobbi Coffey
- Steve Merritt
M&A Source Gold Award Recipients – 2023
- Austin Zhao
M&A Source Executive Award Recipients – 2023
- Bobbi Coffey
- Carmen Hanna
- Steve Merritt
Transworld Business Advisors National Recognition
Team Awards
- Transworld Business Advisors: Millionaire’s Club (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Transworld Business Advisors: Million Dollar Circle (2016, 2017, 2018, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022)
- United Franchise Group: Circle of Excellence (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022, 2023)
Owner (Gerald G Brisson) Recognition
- Transworld Business Advisors: Rookie of the Year (2015)
- Transworld Business Advisors: Hall of Fame Inductee (2017)
Individual Agent Awards
Transworld Business Advisors: President’s Circle – Platinum (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Gerry Brisson
- Carmen Hanna
- Austin Zhao
- Bobbi Coffey
- Quoc Pham
- Steve Merritt
Transworld Business Advisors: President’s Circle – Gold (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Carmen Hanna
- Austin Zhao
- Bobbi Coffey
- Quoc Pham
- Steve Merritt
- Katie Holditch
- Bo Hudson
Transworld Business Advisors: President’s Circle – Silver (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- Carmen Hanna
- Austin Zhao
- Bobbi Coffey
- Quoc Pham
- Steve Merritt
- Katie Holditch
- Andres Ghersi
- Wayne Blease
- Alicia Tashiro
- Molly Adames
Local Association Recognition
Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB): Board of Directors (Involvement 2018 - Current)
- Gerald G Brisson: Past President (2022-2024), President (2019-2021), Vice President (2018-2020)
- Bobbi Coffey: Vice President (2019-Current)
- Elizabeth Gonzalez: Marketing Director (2019-2021)
International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) – Board of Governors
- Austin Zhao (2022 – Current)
Texas Association of Business Brokers (Houston Chapter) – Elizabeth Gonzalez (Marketing), Gerry Brisson (President), and Bobbi Coffey (Vice President). Supporting the business brokerage industry is fundamental to our overall being.
Local Awards
- Houston Award Program: Best Business Broker in Houston (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
- Living Magazine, Best of Reader’s Choice” – Business Brokers in Houston (2021, 2022)
Thank You for Fueling Our Success
To our valued clients, partners, and team members – you have been an integral part of our journey. Your trust and support have fueled our passion to excel.
As we continue to build bridges and forge new partnerships, we cherish the trust we have been granted and remain dedicated to delivering exceptional results for each and every client.
