Celebrate Excellence:

Nominate a Graduating High School Senior

A joint program of the Mandell JCC and the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford, the Hartford Jewish Sports Hall of Fame honors outstanding Jewish sports figures from the Greater Hartford area. While adult inductions occur every two years (next in 2026), the Dr. Morris Cohen Youth Athletic Award recognizes remarkable high school seniors annually.

This prestigious award celebrates graduating high school athletes who exemplify excellence in sports and positively impact the Jewish community.

Do you know an exceptional student-athlete who fits this description? Nominate them today!

Eligibility Criteria

Identifies as Jewish or has been involved in Jewish community sports.

Member of the graduating class of the current year.

Resides in the Greater Hartford area.

Has achieved excellence and/or made a positive impact in sports.

Demonstrates leadership, sportsmanship, integrity, and character.

How to Submit Your Nomination

Click Here to submit your nomination.

Required Materials

Nominating Letter: Written by someone familiar with the nominee, not exceeding 150 words.

Letters of Recommendation: Up to three letters from non-family members are encouraged (e.g., administrators, counselors, teachers, coaches, clergy).

Key Dates

Nomination Deadline: March 14, 2025

Award Presentation: The Youth Hall of Fame Awards will be presented at the Mandell JCC Annual Meeting on June 18, 2025.

For More Information

Contact David Jacobs at 860-231-6313 or djacobs@mandelljcc.org. 

 

History of the Hartford Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

In 1982, the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford and the Jewish Community Center created the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame to celebrate Jewish sports figures from the greater Hartford area.

Over the span of 20 years (1982 to 2002), the Hall of Fame proudly honored the accomplishments of 86 remarkable sports figures, leaving an enduring impact on the Greater Hartford community.

In 1989, the Hall of Fame introduced the Dr. Morris Cohen Youth Athletic Award for high school athletes. Since its inception this award has been given to 43 deserving young athletes.

Funds raised at the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame award ceremony will be used for preserving the archives; supporting sports programs at the Mandell JCC, Sports Jams camps, and Camp Shalom; and providing much needed sports equipment to youth programs in Israel.

For more information please contact Elana MacGilpin, 860-231-6317