Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Leadership Award is now awarded every two years in odd-numbered years.
Description:
The Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Leadership Award is the highest tribute that the Ottawa Jewish Community can bestow on an individual, honoring a lifetime of leadership in the Jewish world. Nominations are solicited every second year.
Initiated in 1980, it bears the name of the late Past President Gilbert Greenberg, who exemplified the qualities of leadership which the award seeks to recognize. Leadership in the Jewish community in Ottawa is of paramount importance. National and international volunteer leadership in the Jewish world can offer supplemental value.
All nominees must have volunteered a minimum of 15 years in Ottawa’s Jewish community and continue to be an active participant in the community within the last 3 years. Additional criteria for consideration includes:
• Leadership resulted in successful community building.
• Held volunteer leadership positions in more than one organization.
• Serves as a mentor and role model for others in the community.
• Positively and profoundly impacted Ottawa’s Jewish Community.
