The Menorah Awards Background

The B'nai B'rith Menorah Awards were established in 1978. They are presented annually to community volunteers who have not previously received a National or State Government recognition Award.

The Menorah Awards Committee assesses each nomination and may seek additional information and/or clarification, either from the nominator or other sources, before advising successful candidates of the outcome of its deliberations.

Instructions:

1. Nominations must be made on this online nomination form.
2. Additional information to support this nomination, such as photographs or documents, can be uploaded.
3. Nominees should not be advised that they are being considered for an Award.
4. Nominations must be submitted by 15th August.
5. Any questions can be emailed to menorahawards@bbvic.org.au

Eligibility:

Menorah Awards will be presented to individuals who have performed voluntary work of benefit to the community, usually over along period.
Recipients will usually be members of the Jewish community. Members of other faiths, who have contributed significantly in relation to the Jewish community, may also be considered.
Nominations must be made on this online Menorah Awards nomination form. Nominators will be asked to suggest two referees that the Committee may consult. All nominations will be handled confidentially.
Nominees are not to be informed that they are being considered for an Award until after the selection process is complete. Only successful nominees will be notified.

Judging Criteria:

All nominations will be considered by the Menorah Awards Committee. Awards will be offered to individuals who have furthered religious, educational and social welfare by their communal work, for which they have not previously been recognised with a National or State Government recognition Award, and have performed all of such work on a voluntary basis, usually over a considerable period of time.

Please note! This nominee is not eligible to receive a Menorah Award.