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2026 Pamela Waechter z”l  Jewish Communal Professional Award Nomination Form
Pamela Waechter z"l was a dedicated volunteer within and outside of the Jewish community and  worked as the Director of Annual Giving at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Pam was killed in a shooting attack at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle on July 28, 2006. In 2007, the Federation’s Board of Directors created this award to recognize and honor a Jewish community service professional who embodies many of the leadership and service qualities that Pamela Waechter z”l brought to our community. The Federation invites you to submit a nomination for the 2026 Pamela Waechter z”l  Jewish Communal Professional Award.

Please respond to the following questions, providing specific examples to illustrate why this nominee should receive the award. Use this form to submit your responses. This should not take more than 20 minutes. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, May 8, 2026.

Eligibility Requirements
Nominees must have at least five years of professional experience in the Greater Seattle Jewish community and must currently be employed by a Jewish organization.

Selection Criteria
Nominees should reflect many of the qualities exemplified by Pamela Waechter z”l, including:

  • A deep personal and professional commitment to the continuity of the Jewish people
  • High standards of professionalism, including creativity, innovation, leadership, integrity, respect, kindness, inclusivity, and collaboration
  • Strong knowledge of, and dedication to, their work and the services they provide
  • Consistently exceeding standard job expectations
  • Serving as a role model for other Jewish communal professionals and/or lay leaders
  • Active engagement in the Jewish and/or broader community beyond their professional responsibilities
  • Warm, caring, and respectful interactions with peers and colleagues
  • A demonstrated commitment to going above and beyond in their role
  • Contributions and dedication that may not often receive public recognition

Additional Information
If multiple community members wish to nominate the same individual, please submit a single, combined nomination. If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Samuel Klein at samuelk@jewishinseattle.org.

We look forward to receiving your nominations for this important community award. Thank you.

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Nature of Award
In 2007, the Jewish Federation’s Board of Directors created this award to recognize and honor a Jewish community service professional who embodies many of the leadership and service qualities that Pamela Waechter z”l brought to our community. The award includes a $1,000 grant to be used for continuing professional education. In addition, there will be a $1,800 Chai award from an anonymous community member to be used in any way the recipient chooses.
Nominee Information
I/We nominate the following communal professional (currently employed at a Jewish organization) for the 2026 Pamela Waechter Jewish Communal Professional Award. *
Nomination submitted by
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What is your relationship to the nominee? *
Nominator organization/synagogue (if applicable) *
Nominator title (if applicable) *
Nominator email address *
Nominator phone number* *
Provide the number of years the nominee has been employed as a Jewish communal professional in the greater Seattle Jewish community. [minimum of 5 years employment - include the name (s) of the organization (s)] *
Indicate the Jewish organization the nominee is currently employed with.
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Describe how the nominee has made a significant contribution to the greater good of the Seattle Jewish community, demonstrating their commitment to the continuity of the Jewish people. *
How has this nominee demonstrated their professionalism and dedication by going above and beyond normal expectations? *
Describe how this nominee has used creativity and innovation to lead change in their work, organization, or community. *
Indicate how the nominee has demonstrated a successful and lasting impact in their work or at their organization. *
Give an example of how this nominee is a role model for other Jewish communal professionals and/or lay leaders. *
As part of their professional responsibilities, does this nominee take initiative to create and build on partnerships outside your organization in the Jewish and/or general community and/or to collaborate with other Jewish communal professionals and/or lay leaders? Where? Please explain how, and the impact of their efforts inside and outside your organization. *
Outside of professional responsibilities, does this nominee volunteer in the Jewish and/or general community? Where, how and for how long? Please, if you can, assess the impact of their efforts.
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Describe how the nominee has made a significant contribution to the greater good of the Seattle Jewish community, demonstrating their commitment to the continuity of the Jewish people. *
Pam Waechter z"l  was a "big tent" person. How has the nominee demonstrated that they practice inclusivity when working with the Jewish community? *
Pam Waechter z"l  was kind, warm and caring in her interactions with peers and colleagues. Describe how this nominee embodies these qualities in their interactions with others. *
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