The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond is accepting nominations for the Neil November Distinguished Community Service Award for 2026.

The award, named in honor of Neil November, recognizes those volunteer(s) in our community who have and continue to exhibit a lifetime of outstanding service, leadership, and achievement in our community. Nominees should be those who have made a tangible and lasting impact on Jewish life and affairs. This includes work with our Federation partner agencies, the Jewish Federation, synagogues and congregations, Federation affiliated activities, national and overseas agencies, with additional emphasis on activity in the general community and involvement in business or professional associations.

The award is presented at the Federation’s Annual Meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, June 3.  Please submit your nominations no later than April 15.

Return the completed Nomination Form to sdavis@jewishrichmond.org or via mail at  P. O. Box 17128, Richmond, VA 23226. For more details, including a nomination form and a list of past recipients, visit www.jewishrichmond.org/neil-november

To maintain the integrity of the process, please keep the name(s) of your nominee(s) confidential. Those being considered should not be informed that you are placing their names in nomination.