Maxi Awards
Recognizing the Best: MAXI Awards and the New Creative MAXIs!
Access the MAXI Awards submission platform following the link above.
Celebrating Excellence in Direct Marketing & Fundraising
The MAXI Awards return in 2026 to honor the most innovative, strategic, and impactful work across the direct marketing and nonprofit fundraising community. Each year, the MAXIs recognize campaigns that push boundaries, deliver results, and set new standards for excellence.
Whether you’re an agency, brand, nonprofit, or partner, MAXI Awards 2026 is your opportunity to showcase your best work and be recognized by industry peers.
2026 MAXI Ceremony
October 2, 2026 11:30 - 2:30
Questions about the MAXI Awards?
Contact Prentice Bell at Prentice@dmaw.org
Save the date!
Mark your calendar now and plan to join us in person to celebrate these remarkable achievements in 2026!
2026 MAXI Awards Luncheon
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 11:30 AM
National Housing Center
1201 15th Street NW, Washington, DC
Congratulations to the 2026 MAXI Award Winners!
The 2026 MAXI Awards celebrate the year’s most outstanding achievements in direct response marketing and fundraising. Explore this year’s Traditional MAXI Award winners and Creative MAXI finalists, then join us on October 2 as Gold, Silver, and Bronze honors are revealed during the awards celebration.
Creative MAXI Categories & Live Voting
The Creative MAXI Awards recognize excellence in creative execution across direct mail, digital, and multi-channel campaigns. These awards celebrate outstanding visual design, innovation, and creative storytelling across three distinguished categories:
Digital Dynamo Award (Creative Digital)
Stamp of Excellence Award (Creative Direct Mail)
Omni WOW Award (Creative Multi-Channel)
Check out the DMAW MAXI CREATIVE FINALISTS!
During the MAXI Awards Ceremony, attendees viewed the finalist campaigns up close and cast their votes live to determine the winners of each Creative MAXI category. Their vote helped shine a spotlight on the campaigns that were most inspiring!
A Big Thank You to Our Judges and Entrants
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the 75+ volunteer judges from across the country who generously gave their time to participate in two days of virtual judging. Special thanks also go to our senior judges, who certified the scoring and confirmed the 2026 award winners.
To everyone who entered the 2026 competition: Thank You! Your dedication to marketing strategy, innovation, and creative excellence continues to elevate our entire industry.
Save the date! Be there to celebrate and vote!
Friday, October 2, 2026
National Housing Center, Washington, DC
Come celebrate the vision, talent, and results behind the most effective marketing campaigns of the year. We hope to see you there! Registration to open Spring 2026.
Thank You To Our 2026 MAXI Partners!
