2021 NCJW Dallas Awards and Installation
Wednesday, May 12 at 11:30 am
The live ceremony, for honorees only, will take place at the home of Staci Mankoff.
The zoom ceremony will feature three live cameras and interaction with guests both at the ceremony and on zoom. You’ll have to provide your own lunch 😊, but every effort is being made so that you’ll feel like you’re there!
We greatly look forward to celebrating this event with you!
CHECK THE EVENT PROGRAM HERE.
MEET THE AWARDEES!
Emerging Leader Award
Jeana Foxman
The Emerging Leader Award is presented to a woman who demonstrates commitment to the Section and has the potential for assuming future Section leadership.
Jeana Foxman has been a volunteer since high school in Freeland, MI, through college and while working on the Hill in Washington, D.C. for Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey.
Since she moved to Dallas, Jeana has used her public affairs skills to help develop talking points for Day on the Hill in Austin and helped put together a training for community organizing with a Jewish twist. She has served two rounds on NCJW’s Awards and PACE Committees as well as been on the Nominating Committee. She currently chairs the Research and Development Committee and is a member of the board.
Janis Levine Music Make-a-Difference Award
Courtney Johnson and Laura Diamond
The Janis Levine Music Make-A-Difference Award is presented to an individual who has had a long-term commitment and made a unique contribution to NCJW Dallas. The award honors the memory of Janis Levine Music, a person who gave of herself with dignity and kindness of spirit.
Courtney Johnson chaired the record-breaking 2018 Birthday Luncheon and has also introduced new ideas for solidifying the relationships with new and existing donors to NCJW Dallas.
She is currently a member of the board and volunteers for other projects, including the West Dallas Clothes Closet. She looks forward to becoming even more involved with the West Dallas Initiative.
Laura Diamond -Born in New York, Laura holds an MFA in filmmaking from Columbia. Professionally she taught at New Jersey city college, the 92nd St.Y, and Professional children’s school. She wrote scripts for science and medical education, often producing and directing.
In 2008, Laura became an active member of the NCJW-Dallas leadership, starting as assistant treasurer. As vice president of communications she began her 10+ years project of photographing NCJW members at work in community service, advocacy in DC and Austin, at events.
Constantly documenting NCJW history with photo-stories, Laura has also served as Secretary, Board Member,Bulletin Photo Editor, member of WACHS Women’s Health project. She says:”I have been so impressed with the outstanding activities of NCJW that have always wanted to tell these stories with photos” In addition, she has twice revised our website. Currently she serves as Historian on our Board.
Laura and husband Norman have two adult children, Michael and Alanna, also one grandson.
Hannah G. Solomon Award
Robin Zweig
The Hannah G. Solomon Award is presented to a woman who has a strong NCJW identity and has changed the lives of others through her leadership efforts and service, who has helped change and expand the role of women in vital areas of community life and who has motivated others to work for change
This year’s recipient, Past President Robin Zweig has served continuously in leadership roles of all kinds for NCJW Dallas.
In addition to her presidency during our centennial year, she was also president of Evening Branch and served as Vice President (VP) of Membership, VP Financial Development, VP Administration, and Secretary. She currently serves as one of the Cochairs of Food+Fit=Fun.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Suzi Greenman
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual in acknowledgment of outstanding contributions to NCJW and the Dallas community. It is awarded to someone who has earned recognition from NCJW and from peers and professionals in the community for her meaningful involvements and positive influence.
Suzi Greenman has demonstrated an amazing depth and breadth of commitment to NCJW Dallas as well as to many other community organizations, all devoted to improving the lives of women, children and families and promoting social justice, with a focus on advocacy and fundraising.
Her passions are evident in the initiatives she has undertaken, the boards she has served on, and the professional positions she has held both in Dallas and in New York City.