Former Federation President and long-time community leader Nannette Shor was honored on Tuesday, May 12, with a Richmond YWCA Outstanding Women Award for Volunteerism.
A Richmond native, Nannette has dedicated more than 40 years to strengthening the Richmond community through exceptional volunteer leadership.
Nannette grew up watching her parents, Hedy and Eddie Lapkin (obm) 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.
A Lion of Judah, Nannette has also served on the boards of Hadassah, Rudlin Torah Academy, Richmond Jewish Foundation, and was active in Federation’s Young Leadership, having received the Sam E. and Virginia V. Binswanger Young Leadership Award.
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.
In addition to her deep volunteer service, she brings decades of professional experience in nonprofit development and fundraising strategy, supporting more than 40 organizations through her consulting and leadership roles.
Her work has supported major community campaigns, strategic initiatives, and programs that uplift families, schools, and Jewish life across the region
Nannette has received previous honors for her volunteer service and leadership including the Federation’s Neil November Distinguished Community Service Award, the Federation's L’ dor V’ dor Woman of Valor Award, and the National Kipnis Wilson/Friedland Award. Nannette, along with her husband. Nathan, received both the Chesed Award and ABCD Award from RTA.
She has served in key roles across numerous organizations and planned and led many international community trips and served in numerous fundraising roles. Nannette also served as a longtime committee leader for many organizations including the Weinstein JCC and other youth-focused programs.
Currently Nannette is serving an eight-year term on the Jewish Federation of North America’s National Women’s Philanthropy Board where she is an active member collaborating with fellow board members across North America.
Her impact reflects a lifetime of generosity, dedication, and heartfelt community building. Nannette, along with her husband, children, and grandchildren are all active leaders in their community.
Nannette offered, “Thank you to my parents, Hedy and Eddie Lapkin; to my husband and family — Nathan, Marla, Josh, Rachel, Adam, Michelle, Evelyn, Caleb, Jackson, Margot, and Bennett. You are my why. You inspire me every single day to keep showing up, to keep giving, and to keep believing in the power of community. Thank you to the YWCA Richmond for this beautiful honor. May we all continue to work together to build a world worthy of the generations who will follow us.”
Since 1980, YWCA Richmond has celebrated local women leading our region and inspiring future leaders through its annual Outstanding Women Awards.