One event for leadership awards 

For the first time, Milwaukee Jewish Federation will grant key young leadership awards for men and women at one event. 

In prior years, separate events have been held to grant the Benjamin & John Nickoll Young Leadership Award, for men, and the Ann Agulnick Young Leadership Award, for women. 

Both awards are presented to people under the age of 45 who demonstrate “exceptional leadership qualities, a deep awareness of and commitment to Jewish life, and a dedication to making a lasting difference through service,” according to Federation.  

The Benjamin & John Nickoll Young Leadership Award was established in 1962, followed by the Ann Agulnick Young Leadership Award in 1963. Together, these awards have honored 138 young leaders over the past 65 years. 

Although the awards have historically been celebrated on different timelines and in a variety of formats, for the first time ever, both awards will be presented together at a unified young leadership celebration, according to Federation. This inaugural joint event will take place on May 28, from 5:30–7:30 p.m, at South Second in Milwaukee. 

The event will also feature the graduation of George Weinstein Fellowship Cohort 9. 

Recipients of both the Benjamin & John Nickoll and Ann Agulnick Young Leadership Awards are selected by past award recipients. 

For more information, contact Melissa Taylor, associate director of Women’s Philanthropy, at melissat@milwaukeejewish.org.