Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards accepting nominations

Young Californians in your community have an opportunity to be recognized for the good works they’re doing and be rewarded with $36,000—especially in today’s challenging economy, that’s quite a prospect. We’d like your help in getting the word out about this prestigious and very substantial award so that nominations can be received by the February 19th deadline.

The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards recognize young Californians who have distinguished themselves as leaders and have initiated community service projects that impact their communities in meaningful ways. This is the fourth year for the statewide philanthropic endeavor.

Any teacher, civic leader, or non family member may nominate a young California resident who is between 13 and 19 years old for the award. We can provide photos and details of past recipients, and your readers can learn more and watch a video here:
http://www.sfjcf.org/diller/teenawards/.

Nomination forms are available via the link, or by contacting (415) 512-6432, or by emailing: dillerteens@sfjcf.org.

Nominations must be received by the application deadline of February 19th

The $36,000 award can be used however the recipient wishes—most have used the funds for furthering their educations, developing their projects, or starting new endeavors.

Teens must self-identify as Jewish, though their community service projects can benefit the general community.

Teens can nominate themselves, or be nominated by teachers, rabbis, community leaders, or anyone who knows the value of the their volunteer service and commitment—family members excluded.

Teens must be residents of California, age 13-19 years old at the time of nomination.

Tikkun olam is the Hebrew phrase that literally means “repair the world.” The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award was established by Bay Area philanthropist Helen Diller, to help identify, reward and encourage our next generation of leaders to follow their visions for improving the world around them and giving back to their communities. The awards are funded by the Helen Diller Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.