Awards + Nominations

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED

Please read about the Hannah G. Solomon Award and NCJWSTL Section Awards below.

The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, October 10, 2022.

As you explore this page, you'll see what each award honors; the nomination form is at the end of this page - you may submit as many nominations as you would like!

You can also mail submissions to the NCJWSTL, 295 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141.

Questions? E-mail Ellen Alper, CEO.

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Nominations NOW Open FOR the 2025 NCJWSTL AWARDS - please submit by 10/11/24

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Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award

The highest honor that the NCJW–St. Louis Section can bestow upon an individual(s) or couple is the Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award. This prestigious award is a longstanding tradition in the Section. While it is named after NCJW’s founder, Hannah G. Solomon, one does not need to be a member of our organization to be eligible. Recipients have included a wide variety of people: government officials, NCJW members and non-members, educators, and community leaders, both men and women. Award Criteria (one or more of the following):
 
  • Exemplify the NCJW mission of improving the quality of life for women, children, and families.
  • Expand and promote the status of women in vital areas of community life.
  • Work to ensure and advance individual and civil rights.
  • Provide leadership that has motivated others to fight for progress and enlightenment in our community
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2024 Hannah G. Solomon Founder's Award

Honorable Jill Schupp

NCJW Section Award Nominations

We honor several members each year at our spring Installation event for outstanding commitment to NCJWSTL. Please see below for descriptions and previous recipients.

Emerging Leader

The Emerging Leader award is sanctioned by NCJW HQ to identify and nurture future Section leadership.
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Community Impact Award

The Community Impact Award is presented to a volunteer or volunteers who have demonstrated the spirit of NCJWSTL on a particular project — the spirit of innovation and dedication to improving the lives of women, children, and families.

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Leadership Award

The Leadership Award is given to a member who has demonstrated long-term leadership and service to the Section in a variety of ways.
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Fritzi Lainoff Advocacy Award

Named in honor of longtime advocate Fritzi Lainoff, this award is given to a member who has demonstrated a strong commitment to advocacy and raising awareness of NCJWSTL issues locally, regionally, and nationally.

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Volunteer Service Award

The Volunteer Service Award honors outstanding volunteers who have given generously and consistently of their time and talents to the Section.

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Community Partnership Award

The Community Partnership award is presented to a non-member or community-based organization who supports our programs and projects through collaboration, coalition or other partnership.

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Community Impact Award

The Community Impact Award is presented to a volunteer or volunteers who have demonstrated the spirit of NCJWSTL on a particular project — the spirit of innovation and dedication to improving the lives of women, children, and families.

2024 Community Impact Award

Diane Fadem

Emerging Leader Award

The Emerging Leader award is sanctioned by NCJW HQ to identify and nurture future Section leadership. The criteria are that the recipient:
 
  • Understands and supports the NCJW purpose and programs.
  • Demonstrates commitment to the Section.
  • Currently serves on the Section board for less than five years, is chairing a committee or is serving as an officer.
  • Has potential for assuming future Section leadership.
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2024 Emerging Leader Award

Mindy Grossmann

Fritzi Lainoff Advocacy Award

Named in honor of longtime advocate Fritzi Lainoff, this award is given to a member who has demonstrated a strong commitment to advocacy and raising awareness of NCJWSTL issues locally, regionally, and nationally.

2024 Fritzi Lainoff Advocacy Award

Louise Levine

Leadership Award

The Leadership Award is given to a member who has demonstrated long-term leadership and service to the Section in a variety of ways.

2024 Leadership Award

Cindy Frank

Volunteer Service Award

The Volunteer Service Award honors outstanding volunteers who have given generously and consistently of their time and talents to the Section.

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2024 Volunteer Service Award

HHB Bankers - Jane Charbonneau, Bonnie Davis, Susan Glassman, Sue Inman, Mary Kutheis, Gail Lapin, Gay Lipman, Monique Ray, Randee Schmittdiel, Joy Sterneck, and Karen Tabak

Community Partnership Award

The Community Partnership award is presented to a non-member or community-based organization who supports our programs and projects through collaboration, coalition or other partnership.

2024 Community Partnership Award

AAUW Ballwin Chapter - Karen Francis and Pat Shores

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Nominations are now open for 2025 Awards. Questions? Contact Nancy Litz, Awards Committee Chair, 314-803-4445.

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NCJWSTL Hannah G. Solomon Award & Section Award Nomination Form

On April 19, 2023, NCJWSTL will host Celebrating Women, an event that celebrates women and individuals making a difference in our communities. NCJWSTL's most prestigious award: Hannah G. Solomon Award, named after the founder of NCJW, and NCJWSTL Section Awards will be presented. To nominate an outstanding community leader for the Hannah G. Solomon Award, or an NCJWSTL member for a Section Award, please complete the form below.

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