Recognizing outstanding achievement in the nonprofit sector.

The ANA Nonprofit Federation Awards recognize and honor organizational and individual excellence in the nonprofit sector. Nominations for these awards are voted on by the ANA Nonprofit Advisory Council and ANA membership is not required to submit a nomination or receive an award.

Congratulations to the 2026 honorees! Nominations for the 2027 Nonprofit Excellence Awards are due by October 8, 2026.

Nonprofit Organization of the Year logo

The Organization of the Year Award recognizes accomplishments by a nonprofit organization using marketing to advance its mission.

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Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award logo

The Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award recognizes outstanding career accomplishments by fundraising professionals.

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ANA Nonprofit Federation Rising Leader Award logo

The Rising Leader Award celebrates the next generation of inspiring leadership within the nonprofit marketing and fundraising community.

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Success Stories from Previous Winners

Leading by Example

The most recent Max Hart Award recipient, Tracey Burgoon (right), chief development officer at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Amy Bobrick (left), 2023 Rising Leader Award winner, VP of decision science and strategy at ABD Direct caught up with us to talk about their journeys.
Dedicated to Life-Changing Work

Young professionals are vital to the growth and prominence of the nonprofit community. The ANA Nonprofit Federation Rising Leader Award recognizes emerging talent, like 2022's winner Tyler Hall, who not only demonstrate achievement and innovation in fundraising and marketing but inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
Nominations for these awards are reviewed and voted on by the ANA Nonprofit Federation Advisory Council.
Membership is not required to submit a nomination or receive an award.

Questions? Contact Alicia Osgood