Leeds Jewish Pride Awards

Leeds Jewish Pride Awards

Celebrate the unsung heroes of our community by voting in the Leeds Jewish Pride Awards 2008. Cast your votes at www.leedsjewishprideawards.co.uk/finalists.asp and remember to do it by the 26th November

The nominations are:

Business Person
•Diane Saunders ("Always there to help with people's problems in all walks of life")
•Emilie Carrie ("A great role model for young Jewish business person")
•Simon Cohen ("Young, vibrant entrepeuneur with charisma & great business idea")

Carer
•Barbara Berson ("For single-handedly caring for her husband full time at the age of 78")
•Kay Smith ("Gives her best at all times to all people")
•Tracey Sapier ("Will go anywhere and do anything if it's a chance to make things better")

Community Staff Member
•Raina Sheaf ("Does fantastic work for the youth with her Zone work")
•Sara Wilcock ("Always got a smile when running the me and my parent class")
•Sharon Bedford ("Does her job well. It's nice to have someone who cares")

Sports Person
•Bradley Wine ("Enthusiastic, determined, fantastic team player - supports Jewish teams")
•David Lee ("Very good at table tennis. Gives 100 per cent")
•Oliver Ziff ("Excellent triathlon athlete- dedicated to his studies and community work")

Community Volunteer
•Nikki Ross ("Commitment beyond the call of duty")
•Rosalind Peters ("Gives generously of her time and also financially without asking for reward and recognition")
•Sagi Yechezkel ("Does so much for the people around him and cares that everyone is happy")

Educator
•Becky Teiger ("Puts so much effort and dedication into her work and pupils")
•Rabbi Sufrin ("Respectful of all whatever their needs")
•Simon Camby ("He has almost single-handedly given Brodetsky the breath of life again")

Leeds Jewish Personality of the Year
•Francine Levin ("Granted the wishes of thousands of children as founder of Make A Dream charity")
•Hilda Mitchell ("Always sees the positive side to everything")
•Regina Waldman ("Works constantly for the good of many charities and has energy well beyond her years")

LJWB staff member
•Avril Gaunt ("Very caring person, sets an example to all the Board")
•Judi Frankenthal ("Provides a superb quality service to those she works with, serves and feeds"
•Ray Proctor ("A very cheerful and helpful gentleman")

LJWB Volunteer
•Alan Davidson ("Unsung hero")
•Bernice Pearlman ("Is always tehre, gives freely of her time")
•Hilda Mitchell ("A true inspiration who would be hard to replace")

Neigbour
•Denise Surr ("Kindness and support of many in time of need")
•Minnie Solaman ("Loving, caring and always there")
•Nicole Myerson ("Always willing to help")