Jewish Federation of St. Louis Announces 2026 Evening of Impact Award Recipients

Each year, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis recognizes leaders and organizations from the community that exemplify its mission to grow and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, in Israel, and around the world.  

 The following awards will be presented at Federation’s annual Evening of Impact on Feb. 17, 2026. 

• Carly Kleiman and Ryan Holtzman are recipients of the 2026 Grosberg Ross Toder Young Leadership Award. 

• Jacqueline Ulin Levey is the recipient of the 2026 Barry Rosenberg Professional Leadership Award. Renamed this year, the award recognizes Barry Rosenberg for his successful 37-year career in executive leadership within the Jewish community, 19 of which he served as President & Chief Executive Officer for the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. 

• M1 Bank is the recipient of the 2026 RubinBrown Corporate Leadership Award. 

 The Evening of Impact also features a celebration of the many ways our community’s collective philanthropy supported Jewish organizations across St. Louis and overseas over the past year. Board Chair, Todd Siwak, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Danny Cohn, will be holding a moderated “fireside chat” about the state of our Jewish community in St. Louis and globally, and look ahead to how the Jewish Federation of St. Louis will commemorate its 125th Anniversary throughout 2026. Todd and Danny will conclude the evening with a Q&A.  

“The historic success of our 2025 Annual Campaign reflects the extraordinary generosity, unity, and resilience of the St. Louis Jewish community,” said Danny Cohn. “As we gather for the 2026 Evening of Impact to celebrate the broad and deep reach of Jewish philanthropy, we also are proud to honor leaders and organizations whose vision, service, and commitment are strengthening Jewish life, inspiring the next generation, and advancing Jewish vibrancy across our community.” 

 About the Award Winners 

 The Grosberg Ross Toder Young Leadership Award recognizes volunteer leaders in the Jewish community who are 45 years and younger. Recipients demonstrate commitment to the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ mission through volunteer leadership and participation in the Annual Campaign. The 2026 Grosberg Ross Toder Young Leadership Award recipients are Carly Kleiman and Ryan Holtzman. 

 Carly Kleiman is a Procurement Agent at Boeing and previously held roles in Supply Chain and eCommerce Marketing at Dell Technologies. In 2018, Carly became active in Federation’s Young Professionals Division (YPD). Since then, she has both led and participated in committees within Federation’s Professional Society, Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Giving Society, and Federation’s Ben Gurion Society (BGS). For the past two years, Carly has served as a member of the Women’s Philanthropy Board. 

Carly and her husband Elliott have one son and are members of Congregation B’nai Amoona. 

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Ryan Holtzman is a former owner and Chief Executive Officer at HOLT Electrical Supply, an electrical distributor in Missouri. Ryan is a newly appointed member of Federation’s Board of Directors, a member of the Federation’s Israel and Overseas Committee, past co-chair of the Federation’s First Annual Men’s Event, and volunteers at JFS’ Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, among other organizations. In 2025, Ryan’s family proudly hosted a St. Louis Shinshin. Ryan is also an Alum of ATID. ATID, meaning “future” in Hebrew, is a national leadership program of the Jewish Federations of North America, brought to St. Louis by the Jewish Federation, that connects young Jewish adults to Israeli culture, Jewish values, and the power of giving. Together, participants explore how our heritage can inspire growth, belonging, and a stronger Jewish future. Ryan and his wife, Lori, are thrilled to be chairing the L’Dor V’Dor Exploring Israel Together community trip in December of 2026.  

Ryan and Lori the have two sons and are members of Congregation Shaare Emeth, where Ryan serves as a board member. In this role, Ryan serves as a member of the Security Task Force and the Philanthropy Committee.  

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The Barry Rosenberg Professional Leadership Award recognizes outstanding professional leadership in a St. Louis Jewish organization. Recipients excel in their field, have introduced important innovations, and are perceived as role models by other professionals and volunteers. The 2026 Barry Rosenberg Professional Leadership Award recipient is Jacqueline Ulin Levey.   

Jacqueline Ulin Levey has been the Chief Executive Officer of WashU Hillel since October 2009, enriching the lives and Jewish journeys of thousands of students and leading the organization through a significant period of transition and growth. A leader within the Hillel movement, Jacqueline has served on the Hillel International Board of Directors, the Hillel Directors Cabinet, and has mentored numerous Hillel professionals. 

Before Hillel, Jacqueline practiced commercial litigation at Armstrong Teasdale in St. Louis. During this time, she represented clients in a variety of legal disputes and appellate matters in Missouri and Illinois. She received the Grosberg Ross Toder Young Leadership Award (formally known as the Grosberg Young Leadership Award), was recognized as a St. Louis Business Journal “30 Under 30” recipient, and volunteered for Legal Advocates for Abused Women (LAAW). Jacqueline served on Washington University’s National Council for Student Affairs for many years and as a young alumni representative on the Alumni Board of Governors. 

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The RubinBrown Corporate Leadership Award recognizes a St. Louis company with a deep commitment to philanthropy and the Jewish community. This year, the 2026 RubinBrown Corporate Leadership Award will be presented to M1 Bank. Together, M1 Bank Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Founder, Kenneth E. Poteet, and his wife, Stephanie Bahn-Poteet, will be accepting the award on behalf of M1 Bank.  

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The Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ 2026 Evening of Impact is Tuesday, February 17, at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for hor d’oeuvres and beverages, and the program will begin at 7:00 p.m. The Evening of Impact is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please note that registration is individual and not by household.  

To register and learn more about the Evening of Impact, please visit JFedSTL.org/EveningofImpact.