Honoring Lifetime Achievement

Welcome to the DMA Hall of Fame, celebrating the spirit of direct/interactive marketing--innovation, collaboration, creativity, and service. Significant contributions which have raised the standards and level of professionalism in marketing, while inspiring and mentoring future generations, and encouraging us to strive for excellence.

The DMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award bestowed in the direct marketing community, honoring individuals who have excelled in direct marketing excellence. Inductees have impressed others with their ingenuity, and their commitment to nurturing the progress of direct marketing has inspired others.

They are mentors, have shared knowledge and experience, gave insights into the direct marketing business, are innovative builders of businesses, and have creative and innovative ideas.

2008 Inductees

Jan Brandt
Andi Emerson
Howard Lester
 
Charles Williams
Jan Brandt
Vice Chair Emeritus, AOL and member, Pilot
 
Andi Emerson
Founder, President, and Board Chair, John Caples International Awards
 
Howard Lester
Chairman of the Board and CEO, Williams-Sonoma
 
Charles Williams
Founder and Director Emeritus, Williams-Sonoma

Press Coverage of the 2008 Induction Ceremony (PDF)

The Deadline for 2009 Recommendations has been extended to Friday, April 3, 2009.

Click here to download the 2009 Recommendation Form.

For sponsorship information, please contact Donna LoPorto at 303-543-1164 or dloporto@the-dma.org.