Awarded to Alephs and Bʼnai Bʼrith Girls who truly embody the Cardinal and Menorah Pledge Principles, this award honors teens who have dedicated their time and energy to promoting the values of our Orders and have embraced these ideals in all aspects of their lives.

Recipients of this award are nominated by their fellow Alephs and B’nai B’rith Girls, making this an especially noteworthy award.

The Anita Perlman Stand UP Award honors individuals who have worked to Stand UP and improve their community through consistent, high-quality community service. Every member of AZA and BBG who actively participates in their chapter’s community service projects, excels in independent community service work, and is regularly immersed in direct or indirect service, philanthropy, or advocacy efforts is eligible to apply for this award.

Criteria:

• A minimum of 50 hours of community service (both BBYO-organized and independent) in one school year.

• At least one community service or advocacy project planned by the applicant for their chapter, council, region, or country.

All members who have consistently sought out and built opportunities to learn about, educate others on, explore, and advocate for the State of Israel are eligible to apply for or be nominated for this award. Alephs and BBGs who have inspired others to educate themselves and continue creating meaningful Explore Israel experiences for their peers may be selected by the International Sh’lichim to receive this honor.

The Rising Leader Award was established within the Movement at the February Executives Business Meeting at International Convention 2022. This award provides the Movement with a way to recognize and celebrate our youngest Rising Leaders.

Awarded to Grade 8, Grade 9 (Freshman), and Grade 10 (Sophomore) Alephs and B’nai B’rith Girls who truly embody and display the ideals and principles of our Movement, the Rising Leader Award honors those teens who have displayed extraordinary leadership for the benefit of their chapter, region, and the International Order. Recipients of the Rising Leaders Award show immense promise for current and continued leadership in their chapter, region, and the International Order.

‍Recipients of this award are nominated by their fellow Grade 11 (Junior) and Grade 12 (Senior) Alephs and B’nai B’rith Girls, making this an especially noteworthy award.

The Henry Monsky Chapter Excellence Award is the most prestigious honor an AZA chapter can earn. It requires that the chapter represent and maintain the highest standards in all areas of chapter operations—growing membership, diverse and rich programming, healthy chapter organization, and consistent contributions to and participation in the initiatives and programs led by the International Order. Chapters that reach Advanced Proficiency or Exemplary chapter status are eligible for this award.

The Chapters selected for this honor are leaders of the global community of Alephs and exemplify the ideals set forth in the Seven Cardinal Principles. All chapters should strive to be included on this annual honor roll, and this application can be used to organize a chapter’s planning each term.

The Miriam Albert Chapter Excellence Award is the most prestigious honor a BBG chapter can earn. It requires that the chapter represent and maintain the highest standards in all areas of chapter operations—growing membership, diverse and rich programming, healthy chapter organization, and consistent contributions and participation in the initiatives and programs led by the International Order. Chapters that reach Advanced Proficiency or Exemplary chapter status are eligible for this award.

The chapters selected for this honor are leaders of the global community of Alephs and BBGs and exemplify the ideals set forth in the Menorah Pledge Principles. All chapters should strive to be included on this annual honor roll, and this application can be used to organize a chapter’s planning each term.

The Maurice Bisgyer Chapter Excellence Award is the most prestigious honor a BBYO chapter can earn. It requires that the chapter represent and maintain the highest standards in all areas of chapter operations—growing membership, diverse and rich programming, healthy chapter organization, and consistent contributions and participation in the initiatives and programs led by the International Order.

The chapters selected for this honor are leaders of the global community of Alephs and BBGs and exemplify the ideals set forth in the Seven Cardinal Principles and the Menorah Pledge Principles. All chapters should strive to be included on this annual honor roll, and this application can be used to organize a chapter’s planning each term.

The BBYO Stand UP Gemilut Chasidim Chapter Award recognizes AZA, BBG, and BBYO chapters worldwide that work to improve their communities through civic action. To ensure that our endeavors are well-rounded, we utilize direct service, philanthropy, advocacy, community organizing, and entrepreneurship. These pieces make up the SPACE model.

Direct Service: Hands-on service that meets the immediate needs of a community.

‍Philanthropy: Funds raised that are donated towards a cause.

‍Advocacy: Communication with government representatives (and/or organizational leadership) to implement policies and education for the public around a topic to encourage a change in behavior.

Any AZA, BBG, or BBYO chapter in good standing may apply.

Based on the submissions and scope of your chapter's efforts, we will be handing out Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. The Gold Award is the highest honor a chapter can receive for its Stand UP achievements.

The International Service Fund (ISF) Clubs recognize chapters that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising, prioritizing, and distributing much-needed tzedakah worldwide. Deserving chapters contribute to ISF at Bronze ($250+), Silver ($750+), Gold ($1,500+), and Platinum ($3,000+) levels.

David Bittker z”l selflessly invested his time, passion, and resources to strengthen the Jewish community. BBYO seeks to share David’s model of leadership with generations of young people.

The David Bittker Unsung Hero Award is presented annually by BBYO to an outstanding advisor who demonstrates David’s qualities: integrity, humility, dedication, and hard work.

Criteria to Nominate an Advisor:‍

• Minimum of two years serving as an advisor
• Involvement at the chapter and regional level
• Goes above and beyond in ensuring teens in their chapter and region have an incredible BBYO experience
• Serves as a coach and mentor as they continue to build leaders within their chapter

Arnie Weiner was the Regional Director of BBYO Michigan Region from 1969 to 2008. His passion and dedication to AZA and BBG made chapter involvement a profound experience for Jewish teens in Michigan and throughout the country.

This prestigious award is given to a staff member who furthers the principles of AZA and BBG as nominated by the teens they work with.

Nominated by their colleagues, this award is for a BBYO professional who does an exceptional job at or in support of a BBYO Summer Leadership Program (CLTC, ILTC, International Kallah, and ILSI). This award recognizes extra effort, either during the program or in the months leading up to it, that is beyond the basic scope of year-round job duties.

Todd Kay was the Senior Regional Director of BBYO Ohio Northern Region from 2008 until 2015. He exemplified chesed by going above and beyond to help others and through his tireless commitment to BBYO and his community. The Todd Kay Award recognizes one staff member annually for the characteristic of “giving of loving-kindness.” The Award is based on the Jewish value of chesed, a Biblical term meaning loving-kindness. This beautifully reflects Todd and his relationship with those around him.