Jewish Child's Day. Helping to make a Jewish child's day

More than 300 guests attended the inaugural Jewish Children of the Year Award Ceremony at the Marriott Regents Park on Sunday, December 13th 2009.

It was a tremendously difficult task for the judging panel, which included JCD Chairman Joy Moss and JC Editor Stephen Pollard to decide the ultimate recipients of each award from the many worthy nominations.

Dame Gail Ronson, who presented the awards and was among the judges, said: "I speak on behalf of the judging panel when I say what a privilege it was for us to learn a little about the lives of so many wonderful children and their families."

The ceremony, which followed afternoon tea, was hosted by broadcaster and journalist, Nick Ferrari. Nick, who was really moved by the stories he heard and by meeting the children, said it was 'truly inspiring'.

Awards were presented to:

Isaac Malter (Extraordinary Achievement - Winner)
David Greenberg (Extraordinary Achievement - Runner Up)
Jonathan Wolman (Extraordinary Achievement - Runner Up)
Lisa Sager (Contribution to the Community - Winner)
Daniel Clements (Contribution to the Community - Runner Up)
Yosef Fraser (Chesed - Winner)
Miriam Kahan (Chesed - Winner)
Amber-Willow Whitesman (Chesed - Winner)
Jordan Marsh (Bravery - Winner)
Saskia Newman (Bravery - Winner)
Kieran Sorkin (Bravery - Winner)
Ophir Yaron (Bravery - Winner)
Naomi Hyman (International Award for Extraordinary Achievement - Winner)
Giovanna Silk-Nordeen (International Award for Bravery - Winner)
Noy Aviv (The Anglo-Israel - "Partners in Youth Leadership" Award - Winner)
Yuval Laor (The Anglo-Israel - "Partners in Youth Leadership" Award - Winner)

Neville Goldschneider, executive director at Camp Simcha, said: "We have been astounded by the incredible achievements of all the children."

Here at JCD we are extremely proud of the outstanding achievements of all the Jewish children who were nominated and that the recipients of each award have been recognized and applauded by the community.