Annual Awards
Samuel Bronfman Medal
The Samuel Bronfman Medal was established in 1971 as the most prestigious award granted annually by Federation CJA to one person in Montreal in recognition of his or her service to the community. The medal honours extraordinary service and leadership to the Jewish community over a long period of time.
H. Arnold Steinberg, CM (Click here for bio)Distinguished Leadership Award
This award recognizes two exceptional individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, contributing to the enhancement, enrichment and continuity of Jewish life locally, nationally and/or internationally. These individuals serve as role models for current and future leaders of all ages throughout the Jewish community.
David Martz (Click here for bio) Alice Raby (Click here for bio)Mildred B. Lande Award
This award is presented to a woman who characterizes exemplary communal leadership. The recipient is dedicated to the highest principles of volunteerism, community fundraising and tzedakah, and serves as an inspiration to others, following the path and the ongoing vision of Mildred B. Lande, CM.
Rosalind Goodman (Click here for bio)Minnie Cummings Abbey Award
This award is presented to a dynamic volunteer of Women's Philanthropy who, by her inspiring leadership, dedication and foresight, has espoused the ideals, spirit and vision of Minnie Cummings Abbey.
Heather Paperman (Click here for bio)Gertrude & Henry Plotnick Young Leadership Award
This award was established by the Plotnick family in honour of Gertrude and Henry Plotnick to recognize two young individuals who exhibit outstanding commitment to the Jewish people. Through their involvement in various facets of community life, these individuals are making significant contributions to Jewish agencies and institutions, and are demonstrating the ability and desire to continue to serve in a leadership capacity.
Andrea Daniels Rosenbloom (Click here for bio) Joel Shalit (Click here for bio)Brenda & Samuel Gewurz Award for Excellence in Jewish Education
Inaugurated in 2007, this award recognizes the contribution educators make to Jewish education and how they inspire young people to connect with their Jewish identity.
Rabbi Mark Fishman (Click here for bio) Sonia Sarah Lipsyc (Click here for bio)Jon Roskies Award for New Leadership
Established in memory of the late Jon Roskies, this award recognizes the potential of young people, encourages their commitment to community work and nurtures their development by expanding the scope of Jewish experience.
Steve Sebag (Click here for bio)Ruth & Michael Rosenthal Family Student Leadership Award
This award was established by the Rosenthal Family to honour CEGEP or university students active in volunteer community work. The award recognizes outstanding involvement in the Jewish community and encourages development by expanding the scope of their community experience, on a local and international level.
Jason Paperman (Click here for bio)YAD Leadership Award
Established by Marty Lieberman and family to honour Renée Brooks Lieberman, Chair of the Young Adult Division (1996-1998), this award pays tribute to an active member of YAD for creative leadership and dedication to young adults in the Jewish community.
Shawna Goodman Sone (Click here for bio)Award for Community Service
This award honours a voluntary organization for worthy achievement and is conferred only when there is an outstanding nominee. It recognizes superior initiative and achievement in the advancement of local community service.
TOV - Tikun Olam Volunteers (Click here for bio) Mack Belson Early Intervention Program of the Bronfman Jewish Education Centre (Click here for bio)Professional Excellence II Award
This award recognizes exemplary performance by Jewish community professionals who have worked for more than five years at Federation CJA or any of its affiliated agencies.
Svetla Protitch (Click here for bio)Professional Excellence I Award
This award recognizes exemplary performance by Jewish community professionals who have worked for less than five years at Federation CJA or any of its affiliated agencies.
Jeff Bicher (Click here for bio)Outstanding Administrative Staff Award
This award recognizes exemplary performance by an administrative assistant (or equivalent position) who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the communal service field and who has worked for more than five years at Federation CJA or any of its affiliated agencies.
Danielle Sultan (Click here for bio)