Awards

For the campaign that demonstrates the best use of direct mail in fundraising.

The shortlisted entries are:

For any non-profit organisation that provides an outstanding and supportive environment for fundraisers.

The shortlisted entries are:

For the campaign that demonstrates innovation linked to success in the use of the telephone in fundraising

The shortlisted entries are:

For the best campaign to persuade current supporters to renew and upgrade their giving, using any or several fundraising techniques

The shortlisted entries are:

For any team or department that, through the nature of teamwork, has achieved considerable and recognisable success.

The shortlisted entries are:

For the campaign or initiative that demonstrates the best use of individual major donor fundraising.

The shortlisted entries are, in alphabetical order:

For the campaign that demonstrates innovation linked to success in the use of legacy fundraising.

In alphabetical order, the shortlisted entries are:

A record breaking number of entries for the National Awards this year didn't make the judges' job any easier choosing winners.

The 1,223 people named today in the 2013 New Year Honours List include many who have "undertaken outstanding work in their communities either in a voluntary or paid capacity".

I've been lucky enough to sit on three judging panels this year for charity awards. And I've been a judge several times over the past few years.