Outstanding Jewish Communal Professional Award Nomination Form

Nominations are now being accepted for the Outstanding Jewish Communal Professional Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize mid-level professionals with exceptional promise and to encourage their commitment to a career in Jewish communal leadership. This award is not meant for an entry-level or senior level professional, but someone who is in a mid-level position, with at least 5 years of experience. The recipient, who must be a Jewish communal professional whose organization serves the greater Baltimore community, will be awarded a $1,500 grant to subsidize his/her participation in a professional development opportunity.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR NOMINATION BY Wednesday March 19, 2025

The following are the eligibility guidelines and responsibilities/expectations of the award winner.
Eligibility:

Nominee will embrace the opportunity to develop and grow personally and professionally.

Nominee must be professionally employed in the field of Jewish communal leadership at least 20 hours per week at the time of nomination.

Nominee must be professionally employed in the field of Jewish communal leadership in the greater Baltimore area at the time of nomination.

Nominee should be working in the Jewish community for at least five years.

Nominee First Name*

Nominee Last Name*

Number of years professionally employed in the field of Jewish communal service?*

Current place of employment*

Current position/title*

Nominee's Phone Number*

Email*

Please verify the following eligibility requirements:

Nominee is employed in the field of Jewish communal service at least 20 hours per week?*

Yes
No

Nominee is employed in the field of Jewish communal service in the greater Baltimore area?*

Yes
No

Nominee has been working in the field for at least five years?*

Yes
No

Please tell us below, in 750 words or less, how the nominee demonstrates the following attributes.

Commitment to Jewish communal service.

Commitment to strengthening and enriching Jewish life and Jewish identity.

Knowledge of the issues facing the Jewish community

Approaches Jewish communal service in a creative and innovative way

Ability to work as a team player and work collaboratively in the larger community

Demonstrates leadership in the greater Baltimore community

Interest in continuing professional development in the field of Jewish communal service

Name of person submitting nomination*

Organization*

Position*

Email*

Phone*