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Freiman Family Young Leadership Award
and the Lawrence Greenberg Young Leadership Development Award

The Freiman Family Young Leadership Award recognizes a member of the Ottawa Jewish community, 40 and under, who has demonstrated proven leadership to the benefit of Ottawa’s Jewish community. 

Mazel Tov to our 2026 recipient

Freiman Family Young Leadership Award & Lawrence Greenberg Young Leadership Development Award: Adam Zaret

Adam’s involvement in Jewish life reflects a thoughtful commitment to leadership, stewardship, and strengthening community connection. Through his work with the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, he has chaired many initiatives including the Annual Campaign Kickoff, Emerging Generation Campaign, and Federation Golf Tournament, while also serving on Federation’s Board of Directors as Treasurer. Adam has played an important role in engaging new donors, mentoring emerging leaders, and helping cultivate the next generation of community involvement. Known for his collaborative approach and strategic thinking, he consistently supports both staff and volunteers with humility and integrity. Adam’s quiet leadership, strong sense of responsibility, and dedication to Jewish communal life continue to make an impact across the Jewish community.

The award was established in 1988 by the Freiman Family. The recipient of this award also receives the Lawrence Greenberg Young Leadership Development Award.

• nominees must be age 40 or under
• must have volunteer experience in the Ottawa Jewish community within at least the past 3 years, and be currently involved 
• must have proven leadership abilities, with further potential for growth and involvement
• demonstrates the ability to motivate and inspire others
• positively impacts Ottawa’s Jewish community
 
Nominees must be a member in good standing of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa (minimum gift to the Annual Campaign) and cannot previously have received this award. 

To be considered, nominations must include 2 letters of support, including one from a local Jewish organization. The nomination must address the above criteria and describe how the individual’s volunteer work has been meaningful.


Questions? Please contact us by email at [email protected]

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Deadline is April 30, 2026.

 

Past Recipients

1988    Barbara Farber
1989    Stephen Greenberg
1990    Morris Presser
1991    Arnie Vered z"l
1992    Howard Osterer z"l
1993    Elissa Lieff
1994    Margo Schwartz
1995    Jeffrey Pleet
1996    Robert Greenberg
1997    Laurie Shusterman
1998    Charles Schachnow
1999    Ian M. Sherman
2000    Leiba Krantzberg
2001    Jeannie Polisuk
2002    T. David Baker
2003    Jackie Barwin
2004    Sarah Beutel
2005    Jenny Shinder
2006    Jason Shinder
2007    Mitchell Miller
2008    Stuart Ages
2009    Jennifer Kardash
2010    Sarah Silverstein
2011    Lisa Miller
2012    Sharon Reichstein
2013    Stacey Segal
2014    Tamara Fathi
2015    Howard Fremeth
2016    Debbie Scharf
2017    Gillian Presner
2018    Aaron Smith
2019    Allan Shefrin
2020    Adina Libin
2021    Dr. Madelaine Hill Werier and Jonah Rabinovitch
2022    Danya Vered
2023    Jessica Greenberg
2024    Tal Scher
2025    Jasmine Kranat