The National Jewish Book Awards are presented in honor of special people in our lives or to preserve the memory of a dear one.

Jewish Book of the Year Award
Everett Family Foundation Award
Endowed by the Everett Family in 2003, this prestigious award honors the best non-fiction book of the year.

American Jewish Studies
Celebrate 350
The Celebrate 350 Committee commemorated the 350 years of Jewish life in America and conducted a year-long series of celebrations. This award provides the opportunity to remember the event and honor books that will contribute to the next major milestone.

Biography, Autobiography, and Memoir
The Krauss Family Award In Memory of Simon & Shulamith (Sofi) Goldberg
This award was dedicated in loving memory of Simon and Sofi Goldberg by their daughter, Carmel Krauss.

Fiction
JJ Greenberg Memorial Award
The Fiction Award is endowed by Jewish Book Council Board member, Blu Greenberg, and her husband, Rabbi "Yitz" Greenberg in loving memory of their son JJ Greenberg. This is an eternal tribute to JJ's love of reading, especially Jewish fiction.

History
Gerrard and Ella Berman Memorial Award
The Bermans, lovers of Jewish history, endowed this award to insure the continued study of our glorious past and to honor outstanding books in the field.

Illustrated Children's Book
Louis Posner Memorial Award
Marcia W. Posner, a long time member of the Board of the Jewish Book Council and leading figure in the field of Jewish children's books, endowed this award in memory of her late husband.

Jewish Family Literature
In Memory of Dorothy Kripke
Dorothy Kripke was a prominent writer of books for Jewish children including the Let's Talk About . . . series stimulating interaction between children and parents. This award, created by her family, cherishes the memory of Mrs. Kripke.

Scholarship
Nahum Sarna Memorial Award
Dr. Nahum Sarna was a leading Biblical scholar who touched many lives through his work at Brandeis University and through the written word in his books. His family, headed by sons Jonathan and David, established this award in his memory.

Sephardic Culture
Mimi S. Frank Award in memory of Becky Levy

Women's Studies
Barbara Dobkin Award
This award honors a woman who is a leading figure in Jewish philanthropy and an outspoken advocate for Jewish women's rights. This award was established by Barbara Dobkin's friends who wish to honor her extraordinary devotion to this cause.

ANNUAL AWARD

Several awards are funded on an annual basis.

Modern Jewish Thought and Experience
Dorot Foundation Award in Memory of Joy Ungerleider Mayerson

Outstanding Debut Fiction
Foundation for Jewish Culture's Goldberg Prize

This prize is supported through a generous grant by the Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation.

Writing Based on Archival Material
The JDC-Hebert Katzki Award


NAMING OPPORTUNITIES

There are naming opportunities for the below award categories. It is a fitting tribute to a loved one.

Anthologies and Collections

Children's and Young Adult Literature

Contemporary Jewish Life and Practice

Education and Jewish Identity

Holocaust

Poetry

Visual Arts