2025 Weinstein JCC Annual Awards

Arenstein Family Excellence in Youth Service Award

This annual award, to be presented at the annual meeting of the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center, recognizes the outstanding contribution of a member of the Jewish community between the ages of 12 and 19. The selection process shall honor a candidate’s contributions in furthering the spirit and traditions of the Jewish faith, as well as the candidate’s active expressions of the Jewish precepts of tikkun olam and tzedakah. The award shall be given to such an individual based primarily on their contributions within the Jewish community, but not without regard to contributions and service to individuals, groups and causes in the general community.

 

The award shall carry with it a $250 scholarship to be applied to any bone fide program, offered by a Jewish service organization, which furthers Jewish education, community service or leadership development. The $250 shall come from the Rhona and Ric Arenstein Youth Enrichment Fund.

Leroy B. Goldberg Leadership Award

Each year, an outstanding, emerging volunteer leader at the Weinstein JCC is honored with the Leroy B. Goldberg Leadership Award. Such a person will be honored at the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center’s Annual Meeting. The award, given since 1985, is bestowed upon an individual who has shown over a period of at least three years, a continuous commitment to the function, purpose, and well-being of the Weinstein JCC and has demonstrated leadership ability in his or her role as a volunteer at the Center.

In addition to receiving the award, a five hundred ($500) dollar grant is given to the recipient to attend the Jewish Community Center Association’s Biennial Convention.

Esther, Edith & H.J. Bernstein Volunteer Leadership Award

Each year, an outstanding leader at the Weinstein JCC is honored with the Esther, Edith and H. J. Bernstein Volunteer Leadership Award. Such a person will be honored at the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center’s annual meeting. The award, given since 1955, is bestowed upon an individual who has shown devotion to the objectives and guiding principles of the Weinstein JCC through the rendering of significant volunteer service to its programs and purposes.

Barbara Wise JCC Staff Excellence Award

JCC Staff Excellence Award is presented to an exceptional staff member at the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center. This new award, initiated in 2023 upon retirement of our longstanding Assistant ECC Director, is given to someone who exemplifies dedication to the goals and guiding principles of the Weinstein JCC, reflecting a legacy of character, integrity, commitment, and years of service to the Center and the community.

Arenstein Family Excellence in Youth Service Award

This annual award, to be presented at the annual meeting of the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center, recognizes the outstanding contribution of a member of the Jewish community between the ages of 12 and 19. The selection process shall honor a candidate’s contributions in furthering the spirit and traditions of the Jewish faith, as well as the candidate’s active expressions of the Jewish precepts of tikkun olam and tzedakah. The award shall be given to such an individual based primarily on their contributions within the Jewish community, but not without regard to contributions and service to individuals, groups and causes in the general community.

 

The award shall carry with it a $250 scholarship to be applied to any bone fide program, offered by a Jewish service organization, which furthers Jewish education, community service or leadership development. The $250 shall come from the Rhona and Ric Arenstein Youth Enrichment Fund.

Nominations must be received at the Weinstein JCC no later than February 23, 2024 to be considered. Please keep all nominations confidential.

Leroy B. Goldberg Leadership Award

Each year, an outstanding, emerging volunteer leader at the Weinstein JCC is honored with the Leroy B. Goldberg Leadership Award. Such a person will be honored at the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center’s Annual Meeting. The award, given since 1985, is bestowed upon an individual who has shown over a period of at least three years, a continuous commitment to the function, purpose, and well-being of the Weinstein JCC and has demonstrated leadership ability in his or her role as a volunteer at the Center.

 

In addition to receiving the award, a five hundred ($500) dollar grant is given to the recipient to attend the Jewish Community Center Association’s Biennial Convention.

Nominations must be received at the Weinstein JCC no later than February 23, 2024 to be considered. Please keep all nominations confidential.

Esther, Edith & H.J. Bernstein Volunteer Leadership Award

Each year, an outstanding leader at the Weinstein JCC is honored with the Esther, Edith and H. J. Bernstein Volunteer Leadership Award.  Such a person will be honored at the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center’s annual meeting.  The award, given since 1955, is bestowed upon an individual who has shown devotion to the objectives and guiding principles of the Weinstein JCC through the rendering of significant volunteer service to its programs and purposes.

Barbara Wise JCC Staff Excellence Award

JCC Staff Excellence Award is presented to an exceptional staff member at the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center. This new award, initiated in 2023 upon retirement of our longstanding Assistant ECC Director, is given to someone who exemplifies dedication to the goals and guiding principles of the Weinstein JCC, reflecting a legacy of character, integrity, commitment, and years of service to the Center and the community.

Nominations must be received at the Weinstein JCC no later than February 23, 2024 to be considered. Please keep all nominations confidential.

Award Winners Over the Years

YearArenstein Family Excellence in Youth Service AwardLeroy B. Goldberg Leadership AwardEsther, Edith & H.J. Bernstein Volunteer Leadership AwardBarbra Wise JCC Staff Excellence Award
2025Kaden StaffenbergDevon BarnhartSarah Aarenstein LevyShari Menlow-Barck
2024Lily BrooksN/ABruce PerretzLisa Looney
2023Maia Sigal ZaslerJennie O’HolleranSara WaskinBarbara Wise
2022Erin SamuelsSarah Arenstein LevyStuart SimonN/A
2021Alexandra BrownsteinShana Levy PassmanGreg BishopN/A
2020Claudia SachsMelanie GrossmanSara VillalonaN/A
2019Corinne BragerGreg BishopShelley GouldinN/A
2018Dylan ConleyJonathan McNamaraChris GreenbergN/A
2017Briana SchwamAshley BrooksCullen SeltzerN/A
2016Brielle ConleyStuart SimonSandy SisiskyN/A
2015Benny WinkelmannN/AN/AN/A
2014Rachel MarkoffDena NeuwirthRic ArensteinN/A
2013Sadie GarySuzanne PeckLynn SchwartzN/A
2012Jessica KocenSara VillalonaLynn SchwartzN/A

Arenstein Family Excellence in Youth Service Award

Name Year
Kaden Staffenberg 2025
Lily Brooks 2024
Maia Sigal Zasler 2023
Erin Samuels 2022
Alexandra Brownstein 2021
Claudia Sachs 2020
Corinne Brager 2019
Dylan Conley 2018
Briana Schwam 2017
Brielle Conley 2016
Benny Winkelmann 2015
Rachel Markoff 2014
Sadie Gary 2013
Jessica Kocen 2012

Leroy B. Goldberg Leadership Award

Name Year
Devon Barnhart 2025
Jennie O’Holleran 2023
Sarah Arenstein Levy 2022
Shana Levy Passman 2021
Melanie Grossman 2020
Greg Bishop 2019
Jonathan McNamara 2018
Ashley Brooks 2017
Stuart Simon 2016
Dena Neuwirth 2014
Suzanne Peck 2013
Sara Villalona 2012

Esther, Edith & H.J. Bernstein Volunteer Leadership Award

Name Year
Sarah Arenstein Levy 2025
Bruce Perretz 2024
Sara Waskin 2023
Stuart Simon 2022
Greg Bishop 2021
Sara Villalona 2020
Shelley Gouldin 2019
Chris Greenberg 2018
Cullen Seltzer 2017
Sandy Sisisky 2016
Ric Arenstein 2014
Lynn Schwartz 2014
Lynn Schwartz 2013

Barbara Wise Award

Name Year
Shari Menlowe-Barck 2025
Lisa Looney 2024
Barbara Wise 2023
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