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

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 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

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 Vigil Anderson Award Winners

2008 Sue Ullsvik
2007	Kathy Hansen
2006	David Coker, CFRE
2005	Richard Maddox
2004	Brenda Moore
2003	Dennis L. Meyer, CFRE
2002	Dr. David Hahn
2001	Eugene L. Meyer, CFRE, FAHP
2000	The Rev. James A. Jenson
1999	Dr. Katherine O. Conrad, CFRE
1998	The Rev. Keith T. Nelson
1997	Fred A. Bleeke, CFRE
1996	Dr. Harvey A. Stegemoeller
1995	Robert A. Peterson
1994	Richard C. Schmidt
1993	Lloyd R. Probasco, CFRE
1992	Dr. Lloyd Foerster
1991	The Rev. Edward G. Bertram
1990	Richard L. Engdahl, CFRE
1989	The Rev. Donovan J. Palmquist
1988	The Rev. 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

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

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

Past Recipients of ALDE's Chapter of the Year Award 

2008 Heartland Chapter
2007	Lone Star Chapter
2006	Wisconsin Chapter
2005	Northstart Chapter
2004	Heartland Chapter
2003	Evergreen Chapter
2002	Heartland Chapter
2001	Southwest Chapter
2000	St. Louis Chapter