Derek M. Sheckman Teen Leadership Award

Each year JFNS solicits nominations for the Derek M. Sheckman Teen Leadership Award, which recognizes commitment to the Jewish community and extraordinary achievement. Teachers, high school or Hebrew school principals, rabbis, teen program leaders, coaches, employers and unrelated adults are invited to nominate worthy teens annually. The coveted award is conferred at Federation's Annual Meeting.

Meet this year's winner!

Sandy Sheckman and Lior Shemesh, the 2012 Derek Sheckman Award winner

For more information about Derek and to read his journal, click here  

History of the Award
Guidelines & Responsibilities
Nomination Form
Recommendation Form
Application