This Year’s Top 36 Under 36
The B'nai B'rith and JNF Jewish Changemaker Awards showcase the Australian Jewish community's young achievers under three categories.
Since 2014, the B’nai B’rith and JNF Jewish Changemaker Awards have been showcasing the Australian Jewish community’s young achievers.
The awards have three categories: the Joshua Levi Young Professional Award, the Young Adult Volunteer Award and the Youth Volunteer Award. All nominee submissions are evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges. In addition to the prestige of being coined one of the top 36 Australian Changemakers under the age of 36, the winner of each category receives prize money.
The AJN recognises the importance of nurturing and supporting young leaders, and has partnered with B’nai B’rith and JNF to increase the coverage and reach of the initiative.
“This is an excellent platform for our community to showcase our young professionals and volunteers, and for our young entrepreneurs to introduce their businesses to the world,” national editor Gareth Narunsky said.
“It is especially meaningful to have an award named after Joshua Levi, who was a much-loved colleague and friend to all at The AJN.”
Changemaker and community stalwart Shayna Slotar said, “We as young adults are the future of the Australian Jewish community.
“My Jewish identity is a very strong part of who I am, and volunteering in the community deepens my connection to it and allows me to grow as a Jewish community member,” she said.
“Growing up in a small community like Perth, I relished the opportunity to use my event management skills to help the broader Jewish community engage with its young adults.
“As a result of my ongoing voluntary work, I have … had the opportunity to go overseas to discuss the future of our global community with leaders from around the world.”
Slotar said the best piece of advice she received – which kickstarted her volunteering journey – was “just to say yes”.
“And now as an ambassador for the Changemaker Awards, I encourage everyone else to just say ‘yes’, because you never know what amazing experiences you’ll have along the way and how proud you will feel representing your Jewish community.
“Last year was the first year we introduced 36 under 36 in memory of Joshua Levi z”l , and I truly hope the new format will provide a more prestigious platform to honour the amazing Changemakers in our community.”
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