Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award: Shirley Lane, JLGB

Shirley Lane is the fairy godmother of JLGB, having dedicated her life to empowering generations of young people. Her exceptional leadership, fundraising, and intergenerational volunteer programmes have shaped the charity and inspired countless others to follow in her footsteps.

Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award: Dalia Rudolph, Camp Simcha 

Dalia’s remarkable 12-year commitment to Camp Simcha makes her the charity’s longest-serving volunteer. As a Camp Simcha Big Sister, her unwavering devotion to the child she supports has brought joy and stability during challenging times. As the child has grown, Dalia has adapted her support to meet her evolving needs, becoming much more than just a volunteer—she is truly a beloved member of the family.

Outstanding Volunteer Team of the Year: House of Life, Willesden Jewish Cemetery

The House of Life volunteers are devoted to preserving our heritage, ensuring its legacy endures for past, present, and future generations. Their unwavering passion and commitment to safeguard the community’s history, memories and traditions make them truly exemplary.

Outstanding Young Adult Volunteer of the Year: Ruth Klajman, GIFT
 

Ruth Klajman is someone who always goes above and beyond. She’s been volunteering in so many different ways with GIFT, but with one common theme - she cares and she commits and she gets others involved. She has taken so many projects to the next level because she is so passionate about her volunteering.