Nannette Shor, a passionate volunteer and longtime leader of the Jewish community, will receive the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s Neil November Distinguished Community Service Award at the Federation’s Annual Meeting on June 7 at the Weinstein JCC.
Miriam Davidow, a previous honoree and chair of the special nominating committee, said, “The DCSA award honors community icon Neil November (obm). The committee readily identified the outstanding 2023 nominee who exemplifies Neil’s example and the criteria of the award, that of a lifetime of outstanding service, leadership and engagement in the entire community.”
She continued, “Nanette is the ideal of an engaged volunteer and professional through her long-term commitment to agencies, congregations, the Federation, the Jewish and general community. The committee is honored to recognize Nanette for her passion and desire to support the community in all ways and is one to emulate in all her roles. We congratulate her on this well-earned recognition.”
Nannette Shor
A past president of the JCFR, Nannette grew up watching her parents, Hedy and Eddie(OBM) Lapkin – become involved in the Richmond Jewish Community and in supporting Israel.
After graduating from the University of Maryland in 1985, Nannette returned to Richmond and, with the mindset of following in her parent’s footsteps, became immediately involved in the Jewish Community.
Nannette, a Lion of Judah, has served on the boards of Hadassah, Rudlin Torah Academy, Richmond Jewish Foundation, and was active in the Federation’s Young Leadership, having received the Sam E. and Virginia V. Binswanger Young Leadership Award.
In 2022, she received the L’Dor V’Dor, Woman of Valor, award from the JCFR.
Over the years, Nannette has given of her time to Impact100, Richmond Jewish Foundation’s Life and Legacy initiative, her children’s schools, the Weinstein JCC, BBYO, and countless other organizations both Jewish and secular.
Nannette, along with her husband. Nathan, received both the Chesed Award and ABCD Award from RTA.
After a career as a mortgage broker, Nannette joined the American Heart Association, raising critical funds to support its mission, later becoming a fundraising consultant.
Today she works with nonprofits in the Richmond area, guiding them in their fundraising efforts. Nannette continues to give of her time and talents to a number of local and regional organizations.
The JCFR’s Annual Meeting is Wednesday, June 7, 5:30 p.m.
To RSVP, visit: jewishrichmond.regfox.com/2023-annual-meeting.
