Women's Empowerment Awards

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WRJ Women’s Empowerment Awards 
 

The 2025 WRJ Women’s Empowerment Awards honor leaders who have made significant contributions to advancing gender equity, reproductive health and rights, pluralism in Israel, and democracy around the world, inspiring transformative social change. By recognizing individuals who have dedicated themselves to building a more just, inclusive, and compassionate world, we spotlight the profound impact of grassroots organizing and leadership in the Jewish community and beyond.

Read about the 2025 honorees

The awards will be presented on Sunday, April 6, 2025, as part of the Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference in Washington, D.C. 

As part of this inspirational program, we will present WRJ’s Jane Evans Award, established in honor of WRJ’s first full-time executive director and given to someone who embodies the same level of dedication to justice as Jane did in her life. 

Read about our Jane Evans Award winner


Thank you to Shoshana Dweck and Resa Davids, whose generosity makes the Jane Evans Award possible. As champions of humanity and justice, they embody the very spirit of this award, ensuring that Jane’s legacy continues to inspire future generations.

The awards dinner is included in registration for all conference attendees, and sponsorship packages are available for this important fundraiser. 

View a recap from previous Women’s Empowerment Award honorees: 

— 2019

— 2022

For any questions regarding the awards dinner or how to become a sponsor, please contact WRJ Director of Philanthropy Shari Schulner. 

 

 

Sponsorships

Join us in celebrating extraordinary leaders across the country who embody the spirit of social justice at WRJ’s 2025 Women’s Empowerment Awards, held during our Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference in Washington, D.C. This inspiring evening will bring together advocates, change-makers, and allies to honor those who are shaping a more just and equitable world. By becoming a sponsor, you’re supporting WRJ’s vital work to empower women, foster leadership, and uplift voices for social change. 

  1. Sponsorship ($500)

    1. Preferred seating

    2. Includes quarter-page journal ad

    3. Listing as a sponsor at the event and in promotional materials

  2. VIP Sponsorship ($1,000)

    1. Meet and greet with the Jane Evans Awardee

    2. Preferred seating

    3. Includes half-page journal ad

    4. Listing as a VIP sponsor at the event and promotional materials

  3. Bronze Sponsorship ($1,800)

    1. Meet and greet with Jane Evans Awardee

    2. Preferred seating

    3. Includes full-page journal ad

    4. Listing as a Bronze sponsor at the event and promotional materials

  4. Silver Sponsorship ($3,600)

    1. Meet and greet with Jane Evans Awardee

    2. Includes premier Advocate full-page journal ad

    3. Preferred seating

    4. Listing as a Silver sponsor at the event and promotional materials

  5. Gold Sponsorship ($7500)

    1. Meet and greet with Jane Evans Awardee for you and a guest

    2. Includes premier Innovator full-page journal ad

    3. Preferred seating

    4. Listing as a Gold sponsor at the event and promotional materials

  6. Empowerment Sponsorship ($18,000)

    1. Meet and greet with Jane Evans Awardee for you and a guest

    2. Includes premier Trailblazer full-page journal ad

    3. Preferred seating

    4. Listing as an Empowerment sponsor at the event and promotional materials

    5. Recognition from the stage during award ceremony

       

2025 Sponsors

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

Sponsorship

Shari and John Carruthers

Congregation Emanu El (Houston, TX)

Phyllis Dorey

Rabbi Marla J. Feldman

Professor Sally B. Frank

Elizabeth Goertzel

Debra L. Goetz

Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman

Betsey Hurwitz-Schwab

Trish Joseph

Judy Landis

Sabrina Polly Miller

Marsha B. Moller

Lois Oberlander

Rachel B. Roth

Lillian Silver

URJ Sci-Tech

Julia C. Weinstein

 

VIP Sponsorship

Dr. Andrew and Cheryl Barenberg

Susan C. Bass

Joanne B. Fried

Jane F. Karlin

Alyse Kirschen

Deborah Lelchuk

Blair C. Marks

Karen Schiffer Sim

Jane Taves

Julia Wackenheim
 

Bronze Sponsorship

Dale and Lynn Magid Lazar

Daryl Messinger and Jim Heeger

Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies

Schwebel Baking Company

Rosanne and David Selfon

Judith M. Wexler

 

Silver Sponsorship

Julie and Rick Kantor and Family
 

Gold Sponsorship

Shoshana Dweck
Family of Sherry Merfish

Tribute Journal

The Women’s Empowerment Awards Tribute Journal will be shown throughout the evening of Sunday, April 6th. It will also be available on our website after the event and shared with all honorees. 
 

Our Trailblazer, Innovator, and Advocate levels are premier ads designed to stand out with enhanced design elements and with special recognition of your deep commitment to shaping a more inclusive and equitable future. Note: The purchase of a journal ad does not include an event ticket.
 

Trailblazer ($3,600)

Innovator ($1,800)

Advocate ($720)

Full Page ($500)

Half Page ($360)

Quarter Page ($180)

 

Purchase a Tribute Ad

 

In accordance with IRS regulations, sponsorships and tribute ads are fully tax-deductible within the limits prescribed by U.S. law. Any excess funds not expended for the event will go directly to WRJ to support WRJ’s current and future programming. All donors and sponsors with a contribution of $500 and above will be acknowledged at the event and other appropriate venues.