The Spirit of Giving Award recognizes an individual or family who exemplifies generous contribution of service, time, and support that inspires others to greater commitment and involvement. Any individual or family involved with an ALDE organization or with any other nonprofit is eligible for nomination for this award.

Past Recipients of the ALDE International Spirit of Giving Award

2011	Dale and Jolita Benson
2010	Gloria and Ross Edwards
2009	Harold Hamilton
2008	Bill & Dee Nord
2007	Doris & Jay Christopher
2006	Clifford Johnson
2005	Rupert Dunklau
2004	Reuben & Darlene Swanson

The Outstanding Executive Award is designed to honor a deserving CEO or president - a top level executive, not a vice president or assistant director - who serves the Lutheran church through deed and example. 

Attributes of the ALDE Outstanding Executive are:

• Visionary leadership
• Effectiveness in management and fundraising 
• Inspirational leadership of staff and volunteer constituency
• Boldness in proclaiming the importance of Christian stewardship through public speaking or writing
• Commitment to the mission of the church beyond the sphere of his/her organization

Past Recipients of the Outstanding Executive Award

2011	John Stamm
2010	Brian Friedrich
2009	David Jacox
2008	Alan Harre
2007	Katherine Wolford
2006	Donald Hallberg
2005	William Nolan
2004	Dr. Richard Bimler
2003	Dr. Loren Anderson
2002	Rev. Dr. David Tiede
2001	Bill D. Brittain
2000	James M. Miller, CFRE
1999	Ruth Henrichs
1998	Dr. Paul J. Dovre
1997	JoAnne Heltner

The prestigious Virgil Anderson Award is presented to an ALDE member (active or retired) who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to a Lutheran organization in the development field.

Distinguishing qualities of the Virgil Anderson Award recipient include:

• Extraordinary service to the development profession
• Participation in and service to ALDE
• Positive influence among peers
• Service to the church and community at-large

Past Virgil Anderson Award Winners

2011	Michelle Janssen
2010	Ann Sponberg Peterson
2009	Cheryl Grasmoen
2008	Sue Ullsvik
2007	Kathy Hansen
2006	David Coker, CFRE
2005	Richard Maddox
2004	Brenda Moore
2003	Dennis L. Meyer, CFRE
2002	David Hahn
2001	Eugene L. Meyer, CFRE, FAHP
2000	James A. Jenson
1999	Katherine O. Conrad, CFRE
1998	Keith T. Nelson
1997	Fred A. Bleeke, CFRE
1996	Harvey A. Stegemoeller
1995	Robert A. Peterson
1994	Richard C. Schmidt
1993	Lloyd R. Probasco, CFRE
1992	Lloyd Foerster
1991	Edward G. Bertram
1990	Richard L. Engdahl, CFRE
1989	Donovan J. Palmquist
1988	Arvid E. Bidne
1987	Marlys S. Taege

This President's Award recognizes outstanding volunteer service to ALDE during the previous year. 

Past Recipients of ALDE's President's Award

2011	Mark Maurice
2010	Michael Fischer
2009	Brenda Solomon
2008	Jane Lottes
2007	Sue Ullsvik
2006	Cheryl Grasmoen
2005	J. Ward Pallotta
2004	Richard Engdahl
2003	ALDE's Strategic Planning Task Force (Kristi Bangert, Chair)
2002	Douglas D. Mason
2001	Kristi S. Bangert
2000	Michelle Janssen, CFRE
1999	David M. Benson
1998	Alan Zacharias, CFRE
1997	The Rev. W. Paul Brinkman, CFRE
1996	Brenda J. Peterson, CFRE
1994	Nancy S. Donohoe
1993	Michael W. Butterfield, CFRE
1992	Cynthia J. Halverson, CFRE
1991	Eugene L. Meyer, CFRE, FAHP
1990	Ramon L. Wittig

The Chapter Leadership Award honors an ALDE member for exhibiting extraordinary effort in leading a chapter and providing a model of exemplary chapter leadership. 

Attributes of the Outstanding Chapter Leader are:

•  Ongoing vision and committed leadership
• Effectiveness in helping a local chapter move ahead in its program and in its benefits for ALDE members 
• Active chapter member

Past Recipients of the Outstanding Chapter Leader Award

2011	Karen Pease (Ohio Chapter)
2010	Kristi Puchbauer (Canada Chapter)
2009	Lori Land (Wisconsin Chapter)
2008	Maxine Dougherty (Heartland Chapter)
2007	Marion Heinz, CFRE (Wisconsin Chapter)
2006	Dan C. Johnson, CFRE (Indiana-Michigan)
2005	Jane Lottes (Big East Chapter)
2004	Michael Fischer, CFRE (Southwest Chapter)
2003	Marcie Lynn Rogers (Chicago Chapter)
2002	David C. Coker, CFRE (Heartland Chapter)
2001	The Rev. Richard Rouse (Evergreen Chapter)
2000	Robert C. Peper (Southwest Chapter)
1999	Mark Hill, CFRE (Minnesota Chapter)
1998	Thomas M. Buck (Wisconsin Chapter)

The Outstanding Chapter of the Year puts forth the effort to offer educational events, promote professionalism and collegiality, promote ethical standards, identify and attract new members, and retain current members.

Past Recipients of ALDE's Chapter of the Year Award 

The Award for Creativity recognizes excellence in work performed or closely guided/directed by an ALDE member. The award includes a cash prize made possible by an anonymous donor. The winner is selected from entries displayed at the Exchange of Ideas Show at the annual conference.

Past Recipients of the Creativity Award

2011	Brenda Solomon
2010	Linda Maxon
2009	Carole Todd -Lutheran Family Services of Virginia
2008	Raising Dough (Peggy Forni, Gail Keegan, Ward Pallotta, Greg Wiechert)
2008	1st Runner Up Concordia Nebraska & Meyer Partners
2008	Mike Ward
2007	Lori Land
2006	Richard Duncan
2005	Darlene Breon
2004	Chris Andersen
2003	Maxine Dougherty
2002	Linda K. Maxon
2001	Darlene Breon
2000	Paul Olson
1999	Kim A. Rudat, APR
1998	Raymond J. Cauwet
1997	Marilyn A. Schultz
1996	Martha A. Taylor
1995	Dan Giblin, Tonia Stoffregen
1994	Brenda (Sprague) Solomon
1993	David J. Berg

This award honors Jay’s spirit of leadership, networking, welcoming personality, drive for knowledge, and enthusiasm for ALDE. The Jay Bleeke Award is presented to a young ALDE member who has taken a leadership role within ALDE and has demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to a Lutheran organization within the fundraising and/or public relations fields.

Distinguishing qualities of the Jay Bleeke Award recipient include:

• An ALDE member under 35
• Exemplary participation in ALDE: involvement at local and/or international levels
• Inspiration to others regarding greater commitment and involvement

Past Recipients of the Jay Bleeke Award

2011	Beth McKinley
2010	Danielle Ward
2009	Jason Gerdes