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.
Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award
The Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award honors a community leader who exemplifies and embodies the tenets of NCJWSTL’s mission and work. We consider a broad range of nominees, women, and men, whose tireless efforts in many facets of the community truly resonate with our ideals.
The recipient must fulfill one or more of the following criteria:
- Exemplify the NCJWSTL 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
NCJW Section Award Nominations
Emerging Leader
Community Service Award
Leadership Award
Fritzi Lainoff Advocacy Award
Volunteer Service Award
This award was created in 2007 to begin the tradition of honoring outstanding volunteers who have given generously and consistently of their time and talents to NCJWSTL.
Community Service Award

Emerging Leader Award
The Emerging Leader award is an award that is sanctioned by National. This award identifies and nurtures future Section leadership. The criteria are that the recipient:
- Has potential for assuming future Section leadership
- Understands and supports the NCJWSTL purpose and programs
- Demonstrates commitment to the Section
- Currently serves on the Section board, has served for less than five years, or is currently chairing a committee or serving as an officer

Fritzi Lainoff Advocacy Award

Leadership Award

Volunteer Service Award

2022 Volunteer Service Award
