120th Annual Meeting

Each year, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta celebrates the leaders, innovators, and everyday heroes who strengthen and inspire our community. At our 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 4, we will honor the outstanding individuals and teams whose dedication and vision help build a vibrant Jewish Atlanta, including recognition of our outgoing members of the Board of Trustees and a warm welcome for our new members. More than just an annual gathering, the Annual Meeting is a powerful celebration of our community’s achievements, our collective impact, and the bright future we are building together.

Federation’s Annual Awards Ceremony recognizes exceptional community volunteers and professionals who are making a meaningful impact.

Awards are presented in five categories:

  • Abe Schwartz Young Leadership Award
  • Gerald H. Cohen Community Development Award
  • Marilyn Shubin Professional Staff Development Award
  • Mary & Max London People Power Award
  • Tikkun Olam / Community Impact Award

Learn more about the Annual Awards here.

The Annual Meeting begins promptly at 6:00 PM.  A reception will follow in honor of Linda Selig, our 2026 Lifetime of Achievement Award recipient. 

We hope that you’ll join us for this special evening, as we look ahead to the future we are building, together.

Date & Time
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Start time: 6:00 pm
End time: 8:30 pm
Location

Midtown, exact location available upon registration

Price

Free

Organizer

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta

Lifetime of Achievement Award Honoree
Linda Selig
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is proud to announce that Linda Selig has been selected as the recipient of the Lifetime of Achievement Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership, enduring commitment, and transformative impact on the Atlanta Jewish community and beyond. Linda shares her life with her husband Steve, a former recipient of the Lifetime of Achievement Award, whose partnership and support have been a constant source of strength and love. Linda’s two children, Stacey Fisher and Michael Shenk, and Steve’s children, Mindy, Blake and Scott, of blessed memory, have carried forward a deep commitment to the Jewish people and have instilled in all fourteen of their children a love of, and pride in, being Jewish.
Community Award Winners
Abe Schwartz Young Leadership Award
Samantha Paulen
Samantha Paulen
Gerald H. Cohen Community Development Award
Jenn Resnick
Jenn Resnick
Marilyn Shubin Professional Development Award
Emily Yehezkel and Jenn Handel
Emily Yehezkel - Headshot
Jenn Handel - Headshot
Mary and Max London People Power Award
Rabbi Zalmy and Chaya Goldberg
Rabbi Zalmy & Chaya Goldberg - Headshot
Tikkun Olam/Community Impact Award
Michele Hirsch
Michele Hirsch
Sylvia Newman Memorial Teacher of the Year Award
Musia Oren, Beth Tikvah and Jenny Ziglin, B’nai Torah

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