The HVDMA is an information and networking club for Direct Marketing professionals from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Its goal is to support the Direct Marketing industry by creating opportunities for professionals to network, to learn, and to contribute to the DM community through fundraising and by sharing resources and expertise. A non-profit organization, the HVDMA provides a showcase for the Hudson Valley DM industry’s best practices, and provides quality education through its programming and its affiliation with the Pace University Direct Marketing Program. This affiliation enables the HVDMA to support newcomers to the industry through a formal scholarship program and exposure to industry leaders.
HVDMA AWARDS
In 2002, the HVDMA established an annual Award and Scholarship program. This marked the beginning of a proud tradition that gives visibility to industry leaders, and encouragement to those who are entering the field.
Founders Award
Award Criteria: presented to an individual who has contributed in an exceptional and visionary way to the professionalism of the direct marketing industry and the development of the HVDMA. Named in honor of Leon Henry, a founder of the HVDMA and recipient of the first year's award.
2012: Lauretta Harris, Write Communications, Inc.
2011: Joe Furgiuele, Furgiuele & Company, Inc.
2010: Amy Altmann, Boardroom, Inc.
2009: Rich Mercado, Rich Direct
2008: Laura L. Smith, RMI Direct Marketing
2007: Brian Kurtz, Boardroom Inc.
2006: Helen Hoart, Staywell Consumer Health
Publishing
2005: Martin Stein, RMI Direct Marketing Inc.
2004: Marty Edelston, Boardroom, Inc.
2003: Bob Sawyer, Sawyer Direct
2002: Leon Henry, Leon Henry, Inc