Celebrating Women Advocates – Awards Dinner 2024

Hannah G Solomon Award

Elaine Nekritz

Change Maker

Attorney, Former State Representative, Former Assistant Majority Leader, Past NCJW State Policy Advocate (SPA) for Illinois

Learn more about Elaine here

Innovative Leadership Award

Beverly Copeland

Coalition Builder

Former Librarian, Author, Editor, Publisher. Advocate for Gun Violence Prevention, Woman’s Rights, Racial & Social Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Learn more about Beverly here

• Dinner reservations for 2
• Underwriting Leadership Training which empowers multi-generations in advocacy and community service.

• Dinner reservations for 1/2 a table
• Underwriting of NCJW CNS’ Jews for Abortion Access to expand abortion access in Illinois, Repro Education Team, and our coalition work to protect voting rights and promote racial equity.

• Dinner reservations for 1 table
• Underwriting of NCJW Gives Back to meet community needs, including Comfort Care Kits to non-residents coming to Illinois abortion clinics, 60 baskets filled with personal care items for Mother’s Day Baskets to survivors of domestic violence, our coalition work to prevent domestic abuse and gun violence, as well as Take Action Today alerts to impact legislation.

• Dinner reservations for 2 tables
• 100 sets of sheets and towels for survivors of domestic violence through NCJW’s Luggage for Freedom program and monthly social action programs that impact legislative issues.

• Listed as a Grand Host
• Dinner reservations for 2 tables
• Underwriting of the 2024 NCJW Gives Back initiative that supports health and social service agencies with needed items throughout the year (including food pantries, refugee resettlement, assistance to unhoused individuals, survivors of gender-based violence).

Please RSVP by May 1st, 2024

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Northbrook, IL 60062