Hans Severiens Award
Honoring individuals who advance angel investing
The Hans Severiens Award is presented annually to recognize an individual or team of individuals’ 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 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.
2024 Winner
Kevin Learned
Sage Growth Capital
Columbus, OH (May 13, 2024) – The Angel Capital Association awarded the Hans Severiens Award for outstanding achievement to Kevin Learned.
2023 Winner
Tony Shipley
Queen City Angels
Las Vegas, NV (May 17, 2023) – The Angel Capital Association awarded the Hans Severiens Award for outstanding achievement to Tony Shipley.
2022 Winner
Dan Rosen
Alliance of Angels
Atlantic City, NJ (May 18, 2022) – Today, the Angel Capital Association awarded the Hans Severiens Award for outstanding achievement to Dan Rosen.
Hans Severiens Award Honorees
2021 Hambleton Lord Seraf |
2021 Christopher Mirabile Launchpad Venture Group |
2020 Alicia Robb Next Wave Impact |
2019 Marianne Hudson Angel Capital Association |
2018 David Verrill, Hub Angels |
2017 Catherine V. Mott, BlueTree Allied Angels |
2016 Brad Feld, Foundry Group |
2015 Susan Preston, Seattle Angel Fund |
2014 Jean Hammond, Hub Angels, Launchpad & Golden Seeds |
2013 Rob Wiltbank, Galois |
2012 John Huston, Ohio TechAngel Funds |
2011 James Geshwiler, CommonAngels Ventures |
2010 John May, New Vantage Group |
2009 Bill Payne |
2008 Stephanie Newby, |
2007 Luis Villalobos, |
2006 Jeffrey Sohl, |
2005 Bob Goff, |