Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement
The Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award recognizes outstanding career accomplishments by a fundraising professional. The award is named for Max Hart, the long-time director of fundraising at the DAV. A United States Army veteran and transplant from the for-profit sector, Hart was a steadfast advocate, supporter, and champion of professionalism in his role at the DAV and within the entire nonprofit direct marketing community. Each recipient of the Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award is determined based on the following criteria:
- is a professional marketer or fundraiser with either a nonprofit organization or a service provider.
- is a respected authority on marketing and fundraising practices.
- has demonstrated achievement, innovation, and leadership in the marketing community throughout his or her career.
- inclusive staffing and management practices exhibit the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- serves as a source of inspiration and encouragement to others by exemplifying the highest standards in his or her work.
- is committed to the professional development of others through shared knowledge and mentorship.
Deadline for nominations is October 9, 2024
“Max Hart is an iconic symbol of good: family, country, people, the nonprofit community, and dedication to helping others. For me, receiving the award that bears his name was a high honor that recognizes not just me but also the hundreds of people who help me serve charities all across America, so that they can do even more to help people all around the world. We are grateful for the award, but even more grateful for the opportunity to serve.”
- Phil Wiland, 2020 Max Hart Award Winner
Congratulations to the 2023 Max Hart Achievement Award recipient, Tracey Burgoon of DAV!
Max Hart Award Past Winners
- 2023 — Tracey Burgoon, DAV
- 2022 — Mike Vcelik, Boys Town
- 2021 — Angie Moore, CARE
- 2020 — Phil Wiland, Wiland
- 2019 — Angel Aloma, Food For The Poor
- 2018 — Tom Harrison, Russ Reid
- 2017 — Susan Loth, DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
- 2016 — Joan Wheatley, Special Olympics
- 2015 — Geoffrey W. Peters, Moore DM Group
- 2014 — Sherry Minton, American Heart Association
- 2013 — Lynn Edmonds, LW Robbins
- 2012 — Charles L. “Chuck” Longfield, Blackbaud
- 2011 — Carol Portale, March of Dimes
- 2010 — Kory Christianson, St. Joseph’s Indian School
- 2009 — Mal Warwick, Mal Warwick Associates
- 2008 — Kelly Browning, American Institute for Cancer Research
- 2007 — Larry May, Direct Media/May Development Services
- 2006 — Christopher Cleghorn, Easterseals
- 2005 — Raymond Grace, Creative Direct Response
- 2004 — Morris Dees, Southern Poverty Law Center
- 2003 — Roger Courts, Sacred Heart League
- 2002 — Roger Craver, Craver, Matthews & Smith
- 2001 — William Begley, Christian Appalachian Project
- 2000 — Claude H. Grizzard, Grizzard
- 1999 — Phyllis Freedman, SmartGiving
- 1998 — No award given
- 1997 — Max L. Hart, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
- 1996 — Kay Lautman, Lautman Maska Neill & Company
- 1995 — Jerry Huntsinger, Huntsinger & Jeffer
- 1994 — Russ Reid, Russ Reid Company
- 1993 — Carol Enters, Carol Enters List Company (CELCO)
- 1992 — John Groman, Epsilon
- 1991 — Don Kuhn
- 1990 — Francis S. “Andy” Andrews, American Fund Raising Services
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