The Hans Severiens Award is presented annually to recognize an individual's work in advancing the field of angel investing. Consideration for nomination is intentionally broad, from legislators to industry leaders to academia, in recognition of the broad reach and impact of angel investing. Individuals may be self or third-party nominated.
Criteria for selection include the following:
1. Depth and breadth of individual's impact on advancement of angel investing.
2. Leadership in bringing awareness to the vital role of angel investing in the support of entrepreneurial companies.
3. Contribution to the knowledge base of angel investing.
4. Respect and recognition by peers for contributions to the angel investment industry.
5. General accomplishments which have influenced or benefited the angel investment community.
Past Hans Severiens winners from left to right: Bill Payne (Frontier Angels), Catherine Mott (BlueTree Allied Angels),
John Huston (Ohio TechAngel Funds, Marianne Hudson (Angel Capital Association ), David Verrill (Hub Angels Investment Group LLC),
Jean Hammond (Golden Seeds) and John May (New Dominion Angels)
