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Changemaker Award The Changemaker Award, inaugurated in 2023, is designed to honor an outstanding individual who has made a significant impact in the fields of marketing and fundraising. This prestigious award aims to celebrate those who have exhibited exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to driving positive change within the marketing and fundraising community. Donna Tschiffely…

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…

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.…

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 2025 Awardee: Nipa EasonDigital Creative…

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…

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…

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…

YDMAW Mentorship Building Tomorrows Leaders – One Mentorship at a Time YDMAW will pair mentors with a group of 2-3 mentees for virtual mentorship sessions starting in early 2026. You’ll have the opportunity to get to know each other, share stories, ask questions, and get advice. We also encourage (but not require) mentorship groups to…

Recognizing the Best: MAXI Awards and the New Creative MAXIs! Enter the 2026 MAXI Awards 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.…