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2010 Award Recipients

Congratulations to all our very deserving recipients!

  

Stephen Brent Jacobson Scholarship Award                                 Elicia Fortier

The Robert J. Agger Memorial Award                                           Brian McRae

President’s Cup                                                                         Adam Saltz

Karen Lerman Volunteer Award                                                   Maxine Farber and Susan Berkman

Linda and Joel Abromson Award                                                  Perry Newman

Community Awards

    Linda and Joel Abromson Award

    Created by Linda and Joel’s friends in celebration of the Abromson's commitment to Jewish communal service; the Abromson Award funds projects that allow adult applicants the opportunity to explore Jewish life in a unique and creative way. Joel Abromson found energy and inspiration in his connection to Jewish life, and this award is meant to provide the same opportunities for other adults in our community. Applicants are encouraged to think ‘outside the box’ in terms of what might light their Jewish spirit – a unique travel experience, artistic project, leadership opportunity, or a completely new endeavor they are looking to create but never had the opportunity to explore. The Abromson Award challenges applicants to find an opportunity in Jewish life that excites them.  To provide inspiration for future applicants, recipients are asked to present to the community at the completion of their project in a public talk, article in the Voice, or any other appropriate public offering. For more information on how to apply for this award, please click here.

      The Karen M. Lerman Volunteer Award

      The Karen M. Lerman Volunteer Award was established in Karen Lerman's name to recognize a member of the community who has gone "above and beyond" on behalf of the Jewish Community. Karen spent 16 years as a key volunteer for the JCC, serving in numerous roles and continuing her dedication to the Jewish Community Alliance.

        The President's Award

        The President's Award is given out from time to time, at the President's discretion, to a person whose service to the Jewish Community Alliance is outstanding.

        High School Awards

          Stephen Brent Jacobson Scholarship Award

          Stephen Jacobson was always active in the JCC, from his early days at Center Day Camp through receiving the Robert J. Agger Award and participating on the softball teams. He always displayed a sense of commitment and community. Stephen was not only well liked, but admired and respected. He always had a smile on his face. As many may remember, Stephen's life was tragically cut short.

          Stephen's commitment to both the Jewish and general community went far beyond what one would expect from one so young. In his memory, the Jewish Community Alliance and the Jacobson Family established a scholarship fund and award to be given to a graduating high school senior who best exemplifies Stephen's ideas, compassion, leadership and desire.

            The President's Cup Scholarship Award

            The President's Cup award is presented to a graduating high school senior who has attained the highest grade point average during his or her high school career.

              The Robert J. Agger Memorial Award

              The Robert J. Agger Memorial Award is presented to a graduating high school senior who has displayed sportsmanship, leadership and athletic ability throughout his or her high school career.

              As a student at Portland High School, Robert Agger was an outstanding three sport athlete in the class of 1928. He was a true sportsman and was respected by everyone with whom he played.

                How to Apply

                The deadline for nominations/applications for all awards is March 30, 2011. For high school awards and scholarships, please send a resume or letter detailing your achievements and have your school forward a copy of your transcript. Application materials should be sent to Samantha Johnson, Awards Committee, Jewish Community Alliance, 57 Ashmont Street, Portland, ME, 04103.  Please contact Samantha Johnson at sjohnson@mainejewish.org or 772-1959 with any questions.