Community’s Changemakers honoured
At this week’s B’nai B’rith and JNF Changemaker Awards ceremony, hosted via Zoom, it was announced that a new category is being added to the annual awards in Joshua Levi’s honour.
B’nai B’rith & JNF Jewish Changemaker Awards 2020
Nominate someone in the Jewish community who is making the world a better place!
The B’nai B’rith Alfred Dreyfus Anti-Defamation Unit and JNF Australia are honouring individuals in our community who have made a difference – in the process inspire others to get involved.
The category winners will receive the following prizes:
Youth (Under 18): $700
Young adult (18 to 35): $1000
With special thanks to key sponsor Meriton Apartments.
Categories
Youth – 14-18
JNF Award for Contribution to the Jewish Community
Volunteer work for an organisation – fundraising – youth movements –representing Jewish sport groups- Jewish education – promoting Jewish values, culture, tradition – entertainers – advocacy – research
Contribution to Australian Society:
In the field of: social justice-sport – entertainment – Australian charities – Law and Order – advocacy – innovators – environmentalists – business entrepreneurs – research – inter-community relations.
Contribution to the State of Israel
Volunteering, advocacy, fundraising, membership in Zionist Youth Group
Young Adults – 18-35
Contribution to Australian Society
In the field of: social justice – sport – entertainment – Australian charities – Law and Order – advocacy – innovators – environmentalists – business entrepreneurs – research – inter-community relations.
Contribution to the Jewish Community
Volunteer work for an organisation – fundraising – youth movements –representing Jewish sport groups- Jewish education – promoting Jewish values, culture, Tradition – entertainers – advocacy – research – intercommunity relations.
B’nai Brith Award for Leadership:
For exemplary leadership demonstrated by young adults in both Jewish and broader community contexts. Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated vision, initiative and the capacity to inspire those around him/her, and exhibits pride in their Jewish identity.
Contribution to the State of Israel
Fundraising, volunteering, advocacy also via Zionist organisations.
Award Ceremony TBC
See previous years’ brochures
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Internships on offer
‘It’s wonderful to see how the B’nai B’rith & JNF Jewish Changemaker Awards bring our communal organisations together in support of our future leaders’.
Recognising our volunteers
Voting for the 2020 B’nai B’rith and JNF Jewish Changemaker Awards closes on November 16.
Honouring our community’s finest
The competition is divided into youth (14-18) and young adults (18-35), with categories including contributions to the Jewish community, Australian society and the State of Israel.