Cleveland Jewish Federation Names Youth Leadership Award Winner

BEACHWOOD, OH — Jason Wuliger has been named the 2018 Bennett and Donna Yanowitz Leadership Award winner, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland announced. The award is given to young individuals that demonstrate commitment and leadership within the Jewish community in Cleveland.

“Bennett and Donna Yanowitz epitomize what it means to be a force for good and I am incredibly honored to receive this award in their names,” Wuliger said. “My parents and grandparents set an inspiring example for me that demonstrated the importance of being active in both the Jewish community and the community at large. I am proud to carry on their tradition and hope to leave my children the same legacy they left me, as well as a better world.”

Wuliger has been involved in both the Federation and the Cleveland community in a variety of ways. He is currently a member of the Federation's Board of Trustees. He has been part of the Federation's Community Relations Committee, as co-chair of the annual Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration. He has also been co-chair for the Mission to Washington, D.C. and a member of the Marketing and Communications Committee and Security Committee.

Wuliger is also the vice chair of the Lakeland Community College Foundation, vice president of the Lake County Blue Coats and a trustee of the Western Reserve Conservation Education Fund. He was previously the president of the Lake County Bar Association and the Fine Arts Association.

Finally, Wuliger finds time to be involved in the National Young Leadership Cabinet, part of the Jewish Federations of North America's elite leadership training program for young adults. He also serves as a member of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s (AIPAC) National Council, is a member of their New Leadership Network, and is AIPAC Cleveland Council’s Political Chair.

Wuliger will receive his award on April 30 at the Federation's Board meeting.