Here is the information for the CFJS Awards as mentioned in the meeting earlier today. It would be great to see Winnipeg students nominated, and for us to get involved nationally.

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Tzedec and Jewish Identity Chairs Josh Zelikovitz josh@cfjs.ca

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In June, the Canadian Federation of Jewish Students will be presenting its second annual national awards. CFJS will be honouring exceptional student leaders who have contributed to national Jewish campus life. These awards are bestowed on students who have excelled in the areas of activism, Jewish identity, community involvement and social action, which are pillars of CFJS.

We are seeking nominations for student leaders who fit these profiles. Please read below for more information about the various awards and the nomination process.

We are proud to be able to give recognition to such valuable members of our community, and we look forward to your nominations.

Shabbat Shalom.

Roxie Lewin

Chair, CFJS Student Awards Committee University of Victoria, BC *Important Award Information *

*Nomination Requirements:*

Individuals may be nominated for this award by:

- A member of the external community; - A member of the faculty/staff; - A fellow student; - The student him/herself.

If applying, please send a letter - *as a document attached to an e-mail *- describing why the student/group you nominate should be considered for an award. In your letter, you must include:

· Student's/Group's name

· University he or she attends/group is associated with

· Year in school

· Why you think this student is an "Exemplar of Excellence," including examples that demonstrates this individual's unique contributions to Hillel/Jewish campus groups and the community.

*Due Date:* All nominations are due by Friday, April 30, 2009. The selection committee will select award recipients no later than Friday, May 14, 2010. Please submit the nominations to the following e-mail address: cfjs.awards@gmail.comhttp://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103337930071&s=3551&e=001MMVGTPBOPyrVQ6mG9AbgJSMa4rbqZUfGNjADrVH3qLR-UxcpWVR773mJCzz6WmSn9mTpFepEsgs5VAXhN35DHmj1pynw7kdbkMHz9DFiUIgAoX5xmghK0T_nIO_1bxpcVakk19C52Xoinxs8DsXGByeKMUnTjWGKU4lH--ab3F0rBOG37brV9Q==

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CFJS Awards Committee *Award 1 - Award for Exemplary Leadership Throughout University Career*

*Description:*

This is to be awarded to a Jewish student who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in his/her campus communities throughout his/her university career. This student has gained the respect of his/her peers for his/her dedication to the Jewish and campus community. *Nominees for this award must be graduating students. *

*Criteria:*

· Has had at least two years of service in the campus community

· Has demonstrated the ability to inspire leadership in others

· Has made a significant contribution to campus life

· Has helped foster a positive campus atmosphere for his/her fellow Jewish students *Award 2 - Dugma Award - Award for exceptional leadership and dedication to Jewish values and Jewish campus life *

*Description:*

This is to be awarded to a student who has demonstrated a continued dedication to Jewish values through his/her role on campus and/or through an initiative he/she has implemented. The student will have shared his/her passion for Judaism with others by creatively engaging with students.

*Criteria:*

· Has engaged other Jewish students to get involved with Jewish identity programming.

· Has reached out to students of other faiths and backgrounds

· Has helped create a positive space for Jewish learning on his/her campus *Award 3 - Community Partnership Award *

*Description:*

This is to be awarded to a student, Jewish or non-Jewish, who has worked closely with a Jewish campus organization, in his/her role as a student leader in another campus organization (Student Union, Campus Club etc...).

*Criteria:*

· Has helped to facilitate partnerships with Jewish clubs on campuses

· Has helped to foster a healthy and safe environment on campus for both Jewish and non-Jewish students

· Has demonstrated unparalleled initiative in advocating for the rights of Jewish and/or Pro-Israel students *Award 4 - Award for Exceptional Activism *

*Description:*

This is to be awarded to a Jewish student who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to combating Antisemitism and anti-Israelism on campus. This student has both spoken out and stood up for Jewish students on campus and in the broader community in a professional and effective manner.

*Criteria:*

· Has been proactive throughout the year in advocating for the rights of Jewish students and Israel on campus

· Has been involved in and facilitated with advocacy programming on his/her campus

· Has demonstrated unwavering leadership abilities

· Has helped to unite Jewish and non-Jewish students on campus

· Has helped to foster a good image for both Israel and Jewish students on campus *Award 5 - Award for Collective Advocacy Initiative *

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