BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING AWARD 2010

Sponsored by Dr. Abraham L. Gitlow, Dr. Judi Berson-Levinson, Ruth W. Greenfield

 

The Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award has been established by the Jewish Museum of Florida to recognize Florida Jewish professional women who have become successful pioneers in fields generally dominated by men. The award is also based upon their activities in the Jewish community and their serving as role models for other women. Past winners include women in fields such as banking, politics, law, aviation, journalism and entertainment.

 

Recipients are honored annually at an award reception at the Museum. The criteria for the award include a woman who was or is:

•        at the top of a profession generally dominated by men, with at least

part of the professional career taking place in Florida.

•        involved in the community at large.

•        involved in the Jewish community.

•        a role model for other women.

•       able to participate as a panelist with the other honorees during the awards ceremony on
Wednesday, March 24, 2010

 

If you know a woman you feel deserves this award, please fill out this form and return it to the Jewish Museum of Florida. Nominations must be received at the Museum by Friday, January 25, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. to be included in the judging. The Award ceremony will take place Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

 

GLASS CEILING HONOREES 1995-2009

Shirley Forrest Arkin, Karen Aronowitz, Lori Goodman Baer, Hilarie Bass, Esq., Ruth Behar, Esther K. Belfer,

Michelle R. Bernstein, Roslyn K. Berrin, Col. Lettie Bien, Hon. Elaine Bloom, Samantha Joy Brucker,

Miette K. Burnstein, Raquel E. Cohen, MD, Hindi Altman Diamond, Judy Drucker, Ethel Blum Dublin,

Marsha B. Elser, Esq., Sally Feinberg, Audrey Rothenberg Finkelstein, Ellen Freidin, Esq.,

Hon. Mara Giulianti, Rep. Elaine Gordon (deceased), Meg Green, Ruth W. Greenfield,

Nicki Englander Grossman, Deborah L. Hecker, Commissioner Sally Heyman, Allison K. Hift, Esq.,

Michelle Kaufman, Helene Kenvin, Gabriela Landau, Judge Joan Lenard, Wynne Leon, Daniella Levine,

Laurie Ellen Levine, Judith L. Lewis, Hillelene Lustig, Joy V.W. Malakoff, Sarah Maman, Sen. Gwen Margolis, Phyllis Miller (deceased), Deborah Natansohn (deceased), Edith G. Osman, Jo Ann Mason-Parker, Justice Barbara J. Pariente, Priscilla R. Perry, Rabbi Gayle Pomerantz, Aliza Ranish, Eris Sandler, Ruth Shack, Brenda Shapiro, Carol Shear, MD, Lisa Sirota, MD, Carolyn Kerner Stein, Annette Stiefbold,

Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Pauline Winick, Judith Wolf, Miriam Zatinsky

                                                    

BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING AWARD 2010

 

NOMINATION FORM

 

NAME OF NOMINEE____________________________________________________________________

                                                First                             Middle                         Last

ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________________

                        Street                                                                           City                              Zip

 

HOME PHONE ________________________ WORK PHONE ___________________________________

 

E-MAIL: _________________________________________ FAX: ________________________________

 

CURRENT POSITION OF NOMINEE ______________________________________________________

 

PREVIOUS POSITIONS HELD BY NOMINEE _______________________________________________

 

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND OF NOMINEE ____________________________________________

 

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JEWISH COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES OF NOMINEE _________________________________________

 

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES OF NOMINEE _________________________________________________

 

 

Please tell us specifically why you think your nominee should be considered for the award. What glass ceiling, in what profession, was broken and what part of her career took place in Florida? Describe the nominee’s significant professional achievements, contributions to the community and how she has been a role model. (Use additional paper if necessary).

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Sponsor’s Name (please print)

 

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Sponsor’s Signature

 

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Sponsor’s Phone/s #

 

If chosen for the Award, I agree to be a panelist with the other honorees on the evening of the Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award program on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.                                                                                          

 

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Nominee’s Signature