Recognizing outstanding achievement in the nonprofit sector.

The ANA Nonprofit Excellence 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.

Nominations are currently open for the 2025 Awards.

Final deadline to submit nominations is October 9, 2024.

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

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

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The ANA Nonprofit Federation Rising Leader Award celebrates the next generation of nonprofit marketing and fundraising leaders.

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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.