Grosberg Award recognizes volunteer leaders 40 years and younger in local Jewish community

Jewish Federation of St. Louis is seeking nominations for the 2013 David N. and Roselin Grosberg Young Leadership Award. The annual award recognizes volunteer leaders in the Jewish community who are 40 years and younger. The award will be presented at Federation’s Annual Meeting on the evening of Tuesday, September 17, at the Jewish Community Center Arts & Education Building. Winners receive a stipend to fund continuing education opportunities, such as a conference or mission.

Nominees must demonstrate active Jewish Federation leadership and commitment to Federation’s Annual Community Campaign. Nominations can also highlight involvement in other Jewish community organizations and the St. Louis community at large.

Nominations (in the form of letters of recommendation) are invited from the entire Jewish community. The deadline for nominations is Monday, August 5.

Rob Bertman and Ruth Raskas received the prestigious award last year. Other recent honorees include Julie B. Stern, David Kaslow, Stacy Siwak, Brad Gross, Jackie Ulin Levy, J.J. Flotken, Shana Singer, Ian Silberman, Stephanie Ludmer Gross and Zach Abeles.

Letters of recommendation should be sent to Marci Mayer Eisen, director, Millstone Institute for Jewish Leadership, 12 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 or emailed to meisen@jfedstl.org. For questions, contact Marci at (314) 442-3810.