The Jewish Federation of Omaha Awards Night and Annual Meeting
Honoring our Community Volunteers
Humanitarian of the Year Award
• Henry Davis
Phil and Terri Schrager Spirit of Federation Award
• Nancy Rips and Larry Kelberg
Bruce Fellman Memorial Young Leadership Award
• Alex Epstein
Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Young Leadership Award
• Holly Weill
Community Service Award
• Beth El Federal Government Worker Assistance Project
Robert and Ellen Gordman Jewish Teen Leadership Award
• Robert Osborne
• Zach Krausman
Jody & Neal Malashock Award for Professional Excellence
• Cantor Wendy Shermet
Agency Volunteer of the Year
• ADL/CRC – Ron Giller
• IHE – Donna Walter
• JCC – Andy Isaacson
• Jewish Press – David Kotok
• JFS – Lauren Azar, Kaleb Braaton, Logan Jacik, Alex Kraft, Logan Miller, Ruby Platt, Isabella Wright
• JFO – Jeff Platt
• RBJH/JSS – Gretchen Radler
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Humanitarian of the Year
The Humanitarian of the Year is awarded to an exceptional person, who
need not be Jewish, who has performed an outstanding service to
humanity. This is our community’s most significant award. The
Humanitarian of the Year, awarded annually since 1979, is selected by
the Federation’s Executive committee. The honoree’s name is engraved on a
plaque in the JCC hallway and the award is presented at the
Federation’s Annual Meeting.
The Phil and Terri Schrager Spirit of Federation Award
The Phil and Terri Schrager Spirit of Federation Award is given annually
to honor one man and one woman, over the age of 45, who have
demonstrated personal commitment, dedication and leadership to the
Jewish Federation of Omaha and/ or its agencies. Recipients receive a
stipend to participate in a community mission or national conference.
This award, which began in 2006, is selected by the Federation’s
Executive Committee. The honoree’s names are engraved on a plaque in the
JCC hallway and the award is presented at the Federation’s Annual
Meeting.
Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award
This award - given every two years by The Jewish Federations of North America - honors extraordinary women who exemplify the spirit of the Lion of Judah through their high standard of philanthropy and volunteerism.
Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Young Leadership Award
The Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Young Leadership Award is given annually to honor a young woman, under age 45, who has demonstrated personal commitment, dedicated involvement and exemplary leadership qualities in rendering service to the Jewish and general community. This honoree receives a $1500 stipend to attend an approved Jewish or Israel related experience. This award is selected by a representative of the Schrager family and two previous award honorees. The honoree’s name is engraved on a plaque in JCC hallway and the award is presented at the Federation’s Annual Meeting.
Bruce Fellman Memorial Young Leadership Award
The Bruce Fellman Memorial Young Leadership Award is given annually to honor a young man, under age 45, who has demonstrated personal commitment, dedicated involvement and exemplary leadership qualities in rendering service to the Jewish and general community. This honoree receives a stipend of $1500 to attend an approved Jewish or Israel related experience. This award is selected by a representative of the family and two previous award honorees. The honoree’s name is engraved on a plaque in the JCC hallway and the award is presented at the Federation’s Annual Meeting.
Robert and Ellen Gordman Jewish Teen Leadership Award
The Robert and Ellen Gordman Teen Leadership award was first given in
1985 and each year since has recognized a high school young man or woman
who have exhibited outstanding leadership skills in BBYO (B’nai B’rith
Youth Organization) or a synagogue youth group. Winners receive a
stipend of $1000 to participate in his/her choice of a convention,
conclave or summer camp under Jewish auspices or a recognized Israel
experience. The honorees are selected by a committee made up of
representatives from each of the three synagogues (Beth El, Temple
Israel, Beth Israel) and the BBYO Director. The honoree’s name is
engraved on a plaque in the JCC hallway and the award is presented at
the Federation’s Annual Meeting.
Community Service Award
The Community Service award is given to annually to recognize a creative community program that has made a significant impact on the community. Programs from throughout the Jewish community are eligible to be nominated. This award, given annually since 1979, is selected by the Federation’s Executive Committee. The honoree’s name is engraved on a plaque in the JCC hallway and the award is presented at the Federation’s Annual Meeting.
Jody & Neal Malashock Award for Professional Excellence
The Jody and Neal Malashock Award for Professional Excellence is presented annually to a professional in the Omaha Jewish Community who has shown exemplary performance in advancing the mission of their organization. The Jewish Federation of Omaha Board of Directors selects the recipient of the award from those nominated.
Volunteer of the year award
Volunteers of the Year are selected by the Jewish Federation of
Omaha and each of its agencies (Jewish Social Services, JCC, Jewish
Press, ADL/CRC and The Center for Jewish Life). Volunteers are awarded
for ongoing and outstanding service to the organization. The honorees
have their names engraved on a plaque in the JCC hallway and are
presented their award at the Federation’s Annual Meeting.