IAJGS Lifetime Achievement Award 2024: Renée Steinig
In honor of her lifetime of service to the Jewish genealogy community, Renée Steinig has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 IAJGS Lifetime Achievement Award. A charter member of the JGS of Long Island (JGSLI), Renée has served on its board since its founding in 1985, including as President from 1995 to 1997. Known as JGSLI’s unofficial “Research Maven,” she has also been integral to the success of Gesher Galicia as a board member. Renée is a member of the JGS (NY), the Association of Professional Genealogists, and currently serves as Secretary of the Genealogy Federation of Long Island. A prolific writer on genealogy, her notable achievements include uncovering the Jewish roots of the late Catholic Archbishop of New York, John Cardinal O'Connor. Renée's dedication to promoting family history, IAJGS, its member societies, and advocating for public records preservation is exemplary.
Nolan Altman Volunteer of the Year 2024: Jerry Scherer
In recognition of Jerry Scherer’s commitment to the pursuit of Jewish genealogy in Toronto. Since 2013, when he joined JGS Toronto, and 2018, when he became a board member, Jerry has spearheaded numerous innovative projects. His notable contributions include leading classes on artificial intelligence, creating the Virtual Memorial Plaques Project, and fostering education partnerships with various local entities. Jerry has also played a crucial role in redesigning and expanding the JGS Toronto website, managing the events calendar, and collaborating with social media and technology teams. His dedication has significantly enhanced the visibility and reach of JGS Toronto both locally and internationally.
Outstanding Project/Resource/Program Award 2024: Miriam Weiner
In recognition of Miriam Weiner’s outstanding work expanding and improving the Routes to Roots Foundation (RTRF) website. Renowned as a unique resource for Jewish genealogy, RTRF provides invaluable information about Jewish records from archives across Eastern Europe. Miriam’s recent efforts reflect her lifelong passion for uncovering and sharing unique Jewish family history resources. She has significantly diversified RTRF’s offerings, adding a wide array of maps, lists, articles, and documents from various locations and time periods. With over three million records, RTRF now offers researchers both information and context to better understand their ancestors’ lives.
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