Nominations are Open for the 2027 Awards!

We will honor awardees in three categories:

Jewish Professionals – Employees of Jewish organizations making a difference through their professional roles.
Jewish Volunteer Leaders – Volunteers, board, and lay leaders making a difference in Jewish organizations and/or communal life.
Individuals Leading Jewishly in the Wider World – Values-driven professionals or volunteer leaders making a difference in organizations or causes outside the Jewish community.

The deadline to submit a nomination is December 31st, 2026.

The Jewish Philly Under 40 Awards are organized by Tribe 12 in partnership with: Drexel Hillel, Greater Philly Hillel, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy & Perelman Jewish Day School, Jewish Learning Venture, Jewish Relief Agency, NextGen (Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia), Penn Hillel, Temple Hillel, Tribe 12, and Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.

Submit a Nomination!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can submit a nomination?
Anyone — including individuals, organizations, friends, colleagues and family members. If you submit a nomination for an award winner, you may be asked to speak at the event, although it is not guaranteed or required.

Who is eligible be nominated?
Nominees must be between 22 and 40 years old, not full-time enrolled undergraduate students, and must live in Greater Philadelphia at least 50% of the time, considering it their primary residence. Nominees should be actively engaged in Jewish life and making a meaningful impact in the Philadelphia-area Jewish community. We intentionally do not define what it means to be “Jewish enough.” If someone lives a Jewish life in a way that is authentic to them, they are welcome to be nominated.

Will there be a prize?
Each awardee will receive a $360 Jewish experience award, to be used for Jewish learning, travel, ritual or community engagement, and will be invited to a series of special celebratory events.

Public Information Review: As part of the nomination review process, publicly available online information may be reviewed. Individuals whose public conduct, statements or affiliations conflict with the values of community safety, inclusion and mutual respect may not be considered for recognition.