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Best of Direct Board Appreciation Award

Best of Direct Board Appreciation Award The DMAW Board Appreciation Award honors an individual or group that has provided extraordinary service and/or displayed significant dedication to the DMAW’s mission to educate direct marketers in the industry’s best practices, techniques and ethical practices. The Board Appreciation Award is designed as a formal “thank-you” for a significant…

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Partner of the Year Award

Partner of the Year Award The DMAW Partner of the Year is presented each year to a service provider or vendor that has distinguished itself through its unwavering service and commitment to advancing the DMAW mission of expanding the direct marketing community in the Washington area and of promoting careers in direct and interactive marketing.…

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Volunteer of the Year Award

Volunteer of the Year Award The DMAW Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes individuals whose long-term involvement with the DMAW and unselfish contributions of time, thought, leadership, and action have significantly advanced the growth and development of the DMAW and its impact within the direct marketing community. Congratulations to our 2024 Awardee: April Moore Production…

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Rising Star Award

Rising Star Award The DMAW Rising Star Award turns the spotlight of public recognition to the most talented rising direct/interactive marketing professional nominated by his or her peers. To be chosen to receive this award, an individual must have at least ten years of experience in direct response or interactive marketing and show uncommon promise…

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Emerging Leaders Award

Emerging Leaders Award The DMAW Emerging Leader of the Year Award is being brought back for the first time since 2015 to recognize an individual 40 years of age or younger who demonstrates excellence in the direct marketing field. While our Rising Star Award recognizes our youngest professionals, and our Hall of Leaders Award honors…

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Industry All Star Award

Industry All Star Award The Industry All Star Award, jointly presented by DMAW AND DMAW Educational Foundation, honors an individual as the “best in our industry.” The award recipient is recognized for behavior that should be emulated throughout the industry. The Industry All Star honoree is known for serving as a role model as well…

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YDMAW Mentorship

YDMAW Mentorship Building Tomorrows Leaders – One Mentorship at a Time The Young Direct Marketers Association of Washington (YDMAW) Mentorship Program is a dynamic initiative designed to support the growth of emerging professionals in the direct marketing and fundraising industry. Through virtual group mentorships, participants connect with seasoned industry experts who provide guidance, share insights,…

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MAXI Awards

MAXI Awards Recognizing the Best: MAXI Awards and the New Creative MAXIs! During the 2025 MAXI Awards Ceremony, the best in direct response marketing and fundraising were honored with Gold, Silver, and Bronze MAXI Awards – recognizing campaigns that delivered exceptional strategy, creativity, and measurable impact. Click here for the complete list of winners and…

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Direct Impact: July/August 2025

July/August 2025 • Vol. 63 No. 4 FEATURED ARTICLE: A Framework for Communications and Fundraising Collaboration: Plan™ By Olga Moshinsky Woltman Articles Start Your Year-End Campaign Now Tech Stack for Omnichannel Marketing Communications and Fundraising Collaboration Pushing the Envelope 💻 Your Data Deserves an Annual Check–Up 💻 Bridging the Gap with CARE 💻 The Rise…

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The Goalie of Direct Mail: Why Production Teams Are Your First Line of Defense

Production Day

The Goalie of Direct Mail: Why Production Teams Are Your First Line of Defense Back to Blog June 23, 2025 rj.smith In the world of direct mail, production is when all the ideas come to fruition. While strategy and creative ignite the campaign, it’s the production team that ensures it gets out the door –…

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