Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award 2022: Rita Newmark z"l, Jewish Care

Rita was one of Jewish Care's longest serving volunteers and delivered meals for 50 years since 1973.  Rita was part of a small group of women who ensured the food was cooked, administered and delivered in Stepney for the older, vulnerable members of the Jewish community in the East End, cooking food from Rita’s home and delivering soup and hot meals to people at home. This service continued to grow and became known as 'Meals on Wheels'. Rita sadly passed away in June 2023.

Outstanding Volunteer of the Year 2022: Dr David Spitzer, Kef Kids

Dr David Spitzer has been volunteering for KEF KIDS since August 2016 as a GP at their residential schemes for children with disabilities as well as supporting KEF throughout the year as a key member of the senior team as a medical advisor, in a voluntary capacity. Since August 2016, Dr Spitzer has been dedicating time out of his busy work schedule and taking leave to volunteer at the residential schemes during both the Winter and Summer holidays and residential weekends throughout the year.

Outstanding Volunteer Team of the Year Award 2022: Digital Volunteers, Royal Free Charity

This team of volunteers began volunteering during the first lockdown to reach patients who were not showing up to their appointments and assist in reducing digital inequalities in a certain patient population. The volunteers have dedicated significant hours of their time to teach patients how to attend their appointments remotely by using the 'Attend Anywhere' NHS platform. These volunteers have called up to 120-140 patients a week between them for over 2 years. They have answered queries and help direct patients to their appointments correctly saving thousands of hours of NHS staff time and NHS money. The programme was initially a pilot but then continued due to it's success and commitment of this group of volunteers

Outstanding Young Adult Volunteer Year Award 2022: Ben Brownson, Maccabi GB

Ben has been volunteering with Maccabi GB for 13 years. He started volunteering whilst he was a participant on the “Leadership by Streetwise” programme, where, as a part of his qualification, he became involved in his local community in Manchester and at Manchester Maccabi. In the last 3 years, Ben set up the Jewish Golf Initiative, a project which emphasises inclusivity in sport, connecting with Jews around the world, and collaboration. This project has successfully brought Jews together to share their passion for the sport. This not only brings Jews from Maccabi GB together but also encourages an international unity amongst Jews. Ben is also a figurehead for Maccabi GB in the north of England. He has managed to bridge the gap between communities and has worked hard to aid northern athletes in Maccabi GB programmes.