Administrator June 12, 2007 - כ"ו סיון תשס"ז

The Anna & Henry Plapinger Award was established in 1976 and named in honor of JDC founding member, Henry. The Award was initially endowed by Annie, and eventually the name was changed to honor both Anna and Henry. Given bi-annually, the award recognizes outstanding service of at least five years, and usually much more, to the Jewish Deaf community.

The Plapinger Youth Essay Award is also named in recognition of Anna and Henry. It was established in 1984 by the children of Anna and Henry to encourage young Jewish writing. Initially given to a student from 12 to 18, the JDC added a second Award for students from 8 to 12 years of age. The JDC Awards Committee selects a topic; students submit essays in response to the topic; and the Committee awards a monetary prize to the winners.

The Celia & Leonard Warshawsky Award is named in honor of Celia and Leonard, notable JDC members from the Chicago community. This award was established in 1986. Because Celia, for whom it was initially named, was so involved in youth programs and supportive of youth activities, this award honors a 17 to 35 year old Jewish Deaf adult who has made outstanding contributions to furthering Jewish and religious opportunities for young adults.

The Philip Hanover Award was established in 1988. Named for the first President of the organization, it is given to the immediate past President of the Jewish Deaf Congress when the term of office has been completed.

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