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Throughout the year, AJC pays tribute to those who have made significant contributions to the Please contact Senior Associate Director of Development Elinor Goodman at goodmane@ajc.org or 310-282-8080 for more information about tribute events and sponsorship opportunities. Community Service Award2010 Recipients: Sherry Weinman and Michael Umansky 2008 Recipient: Peter Weil
More than 150 people gathered for a garden reception at the home of Lee and Larry Ramer, an idyllic setting for the presentation of the American Jewish Committee Community Service Award to Peter Weil, a founder and senior partner in the law firm Christensen, Glaser, Fink, Jacobs, Weil & Shapiro, and most recently Chairman of the LA Chapter. Peter was honored for his leadership in and involvement with civic and communal activities. AJC/LA Executive Director Seth Brysk welcomed the guests who had come to honor Peter. Among those joining in the festivities were LA Chapter President Fredrick Levin, members of the AJC National Board of Governors and LA Chapter Board of Directors, former Community Service Award recipients, Jewish communal leaders, and elected and appointed officials, in addition to Peter’s many friends and family. National Executive Director David Harris, who had flown in for the occasion, addressed the challenges facing the Distinguished Leadership Award
Leaders in the business, entertainment, academic and medical communities came out on November 18, 2009 to honor Drs. Barbara and Gerald Levey at the American Jewish Committee’s Distinguished Leadership Award dinner. Held at the Skirball Cultural Center, AJC recognized the accomplishments of (the Leveys, who are long-time bouard members) for (their) contributions to UCLA School of Medicine as well as for their leadership in the broader Los Angeles community. Sherry Lansing, Master of Ceremonies, spoke of the Levey’s deep commitment to serving the public good - Dr. Gerald Levey as the Vice Chancellor for Medical Sciences and the Dean of the School of Medicine and Dr. Barbara Levey as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Biomedical Affairs. Philanthropist and entrepreneur Lynda Resnick presented the award to (this) humble couple, offering touching remarks about her long-standing friendship and love for the Leveys and extolling their commitment to the highest quality of care for every patient. Ira E. Yellin Community Leadership AwardThis award is given in recognition of leadership in the Los Angeles community and for promoting democratic values, tolerance and understanding among diverse people. The Award is named in memory of Ira Yellin, a renowned downtown LA developer and former President of the AJC Los Angeles Chapter.
2008 Honorees: Cathy and Len Unger. Click here to read more. Dorothy and Sherrill C. Corwin Human Relations AwardNamed in memory of Sherrill C. Corwin, a respected film industry figure, and his wife Dorothy, the Corwin Award is given to outstanding leaders in the entertainment and communication industries, whose professional and civic endeavors have helped to promote tolerance, understanding and cooperation. Past recipients include Steven Spielberg, Jack Valenti, George Lucas, Leslie Moonves, Clint Eastwood, and Amy Pascal.
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