The Person of the Year Award, presented by the NYPD Shomrim Society, is bestowed upon exceptional individuals who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding achievements on behalf of the Jewish community. The awardees have included politicians, activists, and leaders who have continuously demonstrated exemplary service and progression for the Jewish community.
Their unwavering commitment to promoting and advancing the Jewish agenda while embodying the values of the NYPD, including courage, dedication, and service to others, has earned them this prestigious recognition. These distinguished individuals have tirelessly worked toward the betterment of the community, and their stories inspire others.
Overall, the Person of the Year Award presented by the NYPD Shomrim Society is a prestigious recognition that celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of distinguished politicians, activists, and leaders within the Jewish community who have significantly impacted their respective fields while promoting the Jewish agenda. In addition, it serves as a testament to the commitment and selflessness of those who do others and inspires others to follow in their footsteps.
- 2023 – Oleg Chernyavsky, Chief of Staff, NYPD
- 2022- Shevy Berkovits, LT, NCPD
- 2021 – No Award
- 2020- No Award
- 2019 – Chaim Deutch
- 2018 – Devorah Halberstam
- 2017 – Bro. Michael Kemper, Deputy Chief, NYPD
- 2016 – Jerome Charyn
- 2015 – Dr. Ira Rothfeld
- 2014 – Fyvush Finkel
- 2013 – Miryom Kass
- 2012 – Alan “Schlomo” Veingrad
- 2011 – Rabbi Leonard Blank
- 2010 – Sgt. Major Edwin M. Robins (Ret WWII) National Commander Jewish War Veterans
- 2009 – Robert Morgenthau
- 2008 – Marjorie Magner
- 2007 – Roslynn R. Mauskopf
- 2006 – No Award
- 2005 – Margaret Lambert
- 2004 – Rabbi Tzvi Berkowitz
- 2003 – Col. Jack Jacobs USA (Ret), Medal of Honor Recipient
- 2002 – NO AWARD
- 2001 – Benjamin A. Gilman
- 2000 -Hon. Bruce Balter
- 1999 – Rabbi Dr. Ronald B. Sobel
- 1998 – Mitch Levey
- 1997 – Bill Mazer
- 1996 – Alan Hevesi
- 1995 – Leslie Crocker-Snyder
- 1994 – Mel Parness
- 1993 – Jackie Mason
- 1992 – Charles E. Schumer
- 1991 – Eric Breindel
- 1990 – Theobold D. Reich
- 1989 – Robert M. Stutman
- 1988 – Kenneth Gribetz
- 1987 – R. Nathan Perlmutter
- 1986 – Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass
- 1986 – Neil Sherrid (co-recipient w/Kass)
- 1985 – Louis Rudin
- 1984 – Edward I. Koch
- 1983 – Menachem Begin
- 1982 – NO AWARD
- 1981 – Theodore Bikel
- 1980 – Elie Wiesel
- 1979 – Issac Bashevis Singer
- 1978 – Felicia Shpritzer
- 1977 – Harrison J. Golden
- 1976 – David Frisher
- 1975 – Robert C. Kohler
- 1974 – Jules Sachson
- 1973 – Rabbi Dr. Jack M. Sable
- 1972 – Harold Melnick
- 1971 – Louis Weiser
- 1970 – Arthur Lipps
- 1969 – Albert A. Seedman
- 1968 – Aaron E. Kootz
- 1967 – Louis L. Stutman
- 1966 – Sanford D. Garelik
- 1965 – Hyman Barshay
- 1964 – Dore Schary
- 1963 – Jacob K. Javits
- 1962 – Edward S. Silver
- 1961 – Rabbi Dr. Samuel Belkin
- 1960 – Louis Lefkowitz
- 1959 – Capt. Joshua Goldberg, USN