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DMAW 2024 Member Recognition Awards

DMAW's success is directly linked to our members’ personal and professional growth. It is our mission to help motivate, educate and inspire our members to excel.

Our Membership Recognition Awards gives us the opportunity to:

  • Express our true gratitude to individual members and their organizations for their contributions to DMAW
  • Recognize excellence within our membership
  • Honor our industry thought leaders and the high standards they have set
  • Recognize young professionals moving up the ranks in the industry and encourage them to always excel

Ethical conduct and integrity are fundamental qualifications for all the DMAW Membership Awards. Each recipient is to uphold the highest ethical standards in their professional practices, serving as a role model for others in the industry.

Right to Left – back row:
Partner of the Year: Christiana Trenum and Ryan Gutman, Planet Direct; Industry All Star Awardee: Kathy Swayze, Impact Communications; Hall of Leader Honoree, John Thompson, TrueSense Marketing; Board Appreciation Award: Jim Chmielewski, Signia;

Right to Left – front row:
Volunteer of the Year: April Moore, Lautman Maska Neill & Company; Emerging Leader Award: Zakeia Rodgers, ALDF; Rising Star Award: Victoria Vincent; Board Appreciation Awardee: Jill Amato, Adstra

Nomination Information - Deadline for Nominations - August 15, 2025!

We're proud to continue celebrating excellence in our community through our traditional DMAW awards - recognizing the outstanding professionals who help advance our field.

Review the full award descriptions, eligibility criteria, and how to nominate a deserving colleague here: 

DMAW Membership Recognition Award Descriptions

Submit your nomination directly:

DMAW Membership Award Recognition Nomination Form

Best of Direct

Best of Direct is a fantastic recognition award event, as well as a great kick-off party for the holiday season!

It’s a phenomenal way to celebrate the year-end with colleagues and friends, as well as looking forward to a new year!

Recipients of the 2024 awards will be recognized at the 17th Annual Best of Direct Holiday Celebration & Awards Ceremony.

Wednesday, December 4
National Housing Center
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005

5:00 PM - Registration opens
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Awards Program
6:30 - 7:30 PM Awards Reception

The 2024 Best of Direct Gallery

 

View Photo Gallery from 2024!