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ECE-RJ Award Descriptions and Nominations

    ECE-RJ Awards

    How to Honor Your Early Childhood Professionals

     

    ECE-RJ gives out awards at our annual conference where we welcome Early Childhood professionals from all over the world to connect, learn, and grow together. Here is a link to a list of the ECE-RJ Award recipients 2008 - Present

    We welcome you to submit your well-deserved early childhood professionals. The award nominations are closed for 2022. Please check back again soon.

    Keter Shem Tov (The Crown of a Good Name) Award

    Honorary Lifetime Membership is awarded to individuals whose dedication and passion have allowed the organization to move forward in the Reform movement. These individuals have used their leadership to springboard ECE-RJ in new directions. Their impact on early childhood Jewish education is long-lasting and valued.

    Person of Valor Award

    This person has demonstrated innovative methodology and/or perspective that has impacted early childhood Jewish educators. They are an advocate for young children and their families. Their inspiration and dedication strengthen the growth of the field of early childhood Jewish education.

    The Marc Newman Shomrei Or Award

    This person has demonstrated exceptional volunteer efforts on behalf of early Jewish education. They are a leader, whose passion has had a measurable impact on the field of early childhood Jewish education. Their exceptional character has inspired others to value the work of early childhood educators.

    THE RABBI AARON PANKEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

    The scholarship is for educators who are pursuing an advanced degree or certification in Jewish Early Childhood Education or Jewish Leadership.