CODES: Sophie Brody Medal
Charge
To administer an award to the U.S. author of the most distinguished contribution to Jewish literature (fiction and/or non-fiction) for adults published in the United States in the preceding year.
Categories:
Roster
Paula Breger
(Chair, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
Ms. Barbara M. Bibel
(Member, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
Rena M. Citrin
(Member, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
Nicole L. Edwards
(Member, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
Jack Forman
(Member, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
Ms. B Allison Allison Gray
(Member, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
Mary Parker
(Member, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
Adela Peskorz
(Member, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
Mrs. Hannah Srour-Zackon
(Member, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
Sally Stieglitz
(Member, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
David L. Suarez
(Member, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
Ms. Karen Tannenbaum
(Member, February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027)
Bill Ladewski
(RUSA Executive Director, October 8, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Ninah Moore
(Staff Liaison, October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Shuntai Sykes
(Staff Liaison, October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
Melissa Vanyek
(Staff Liaison, October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2099)
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