Nominations for volunteer award sought

The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is seeking nominations for the Esther Marks Memorial Volunteer Award. Esther Marks was a prodigious volunteer within the Federation and its agencies, at her synagogue, and in the general community. The Esther Marks Memorial Volunteer Award is meant to encourage volunteerism at all levels and to honor her memory. Nominations must be submitted in writing and be one page and double spaced. The nomination should detail why the nominee is deserving of the award. Individuals may be nominated by any individual or organization of the Jewish community. Nominees should be involved in Federation and/or any of its agencies or affiliated organizations and in the general Jewish community including involvement in Jewish organizations or synagogues. Nominees should also be involved in organizations in the general community. Nominees need not be a volunteer in a purely leadership role. Rather this award will give priority to those who volunteer for direct services to people or agencies. Consideration will be given to, but not limited to, direct volunteer activities, membership on boards or committees, leadership positions, length of time of service, and quality of volunteerism. Nominations are due by May 21. The award will be presented at the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation annual meeting. Send nominations to Lisa Long, CEO, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, Ohio, 44504.