At the UPJ AGM in November, the recipients of the Ner Tamid and Vatik Awards were announced.

At the UPJ AGM in November, the recipients of the Ner Tamid and Vatik Awards were announced.

Each year, the UPJ presents the Ner Tamid and Vatik Awards to worthy recipients. The Ner Tamid Award honours congregational members who perform exceptional service to their congregations, community - both Progressive and Jewish - and the wider community. The Vatik Award honours past presidents of congregations and affiliate organisations who have continued to provide excellent service and make a valuable contribution to their community and the wider community.

The 2015 winners are as follows:

Ner Tamid
Tony Abo (North Shore Temple Emanuel)
Nathan Companez (Netzer and Kedem)
Sandy Graetzer (Hobart)
Judy Myers (Temple Sinai, Wellington)

Vatik
Edwin Argy (Beit Shalom Synagogue, Adelaide)
Julie Contole (Leo Baeck Centre for Progressive Judaism)
Howard Nathan (Temple Beth Israel and Kehilat S'dot Zahav)
Phillip David Green (Temple Sinai, Wellington)

Mazel tov!