Maltz Heritage Award Announces Newest Recipient

BEACHWOOD, OH — Richard K. Smucker is the recipient of the 7th Annual Maltz Heritage Award, the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage announced this week. A new website honors Smucker and his accomplishments, which earned him this award.

“Richard is a purpose-driven leader whose family’s reputation for integrity and decency has been the key to Smucker’s staying power,” said Museum co-founder, Milton Maltz in a video message paying tribute to the honoree.

The recipients of the Maltz Heritage Award are traditionally honored during a public ceremony at the Cleveland Museum of Art. With the new coronavirus continuing to limit public gatherings, the Maltz Museum had to rethink how it honored its award recipients.

To honor Smucker and other recipients, the museum launched the Maltz Heritage Award website. The website includes details on Smucker and the award.

Previous recipients of the Maltz Heritage Award include: Beth E. Mooney (2019), Christopher Connor (2018), Audrey and Albert Ratner (2017), Barbara Snyder (2016), Milt and Tamar Maltz (2015), Sandy Cutler (2014) and Toby Cosgrove (2013).