Kaylene Ladinsky, Editor and Managing Publisher for the Atlanta Jewish Times, and President of Southern Israelite, LLC publishing company, was recently chosen to receive the Empowered Woman of the Year Award for 2024, given by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). Her exemplary role as a female entrepreneur and talented professional displays her influence, capability, and proficiency.
Inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an honor, only a few women are chosen for this distinction based on their years of experience, professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, and contributions to their communities. These women empower others with innovation and compassion to reach their goals while creating change for future generations. Kaylene Ladinsky will be honored for this distinction at IAOTP’s 2024 Annual Awards Gala. www.iaotp.com/award-gala.
The President of IAOTP, Stephanie Cirami, stated, “We are honored to have Kaylene Ladinsky as part of the IAOTP family. She provides visionary leadership as a female entrepreneur, and her extraordinary accomplishments prove she will empower women worldwide. We look forward to celebrating all her merits at the Annual Awards Gala and cannot wait to see more amazing things from this woman.”
With 13 years of experience in the journalism industry, Ms. Ladinsky has certainly proven herself as an expert in her field. The Atlanta Jewish Times aims to foster a sense of community across the wider Atlanta region. The AJT fulfills its mission by promptly sharing local news and significant national Jewish and Israeli matters. It also provides assistance to local synagogues, non-profit organizations, and cultural events. Additionally, it announces family simchas and lifecycle events and encourages thought-provoking discussions and debates on current issues and Jewish concepts.
Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Ladinsky has earned many prestigious titles, awards, and accolades and has been recognized as an active member of her community for her outstanding leadership and commitment to her industry. Earlier this year, Kaylene was awarded Top Editor and Managing Publisher of the Year 2023. She will receive her Empowered Woman of the Year award at the IAOTPs Annual Award Gala at the magnificent Opryland Hotel in Nashville in December 2024. In previous years, Kaylene has been bestowed with the coveted Simon Rockower Jewish Journalism Awards, which include the Best Jewish Newspaper in America, the Best Jewish Website in America, and the Best Jewish Essay in America. She has also been honored with the Unwavering and Faithful Friendship to Israel Award by the Consulate General of Israel.
Ladinsky has also been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who, honoring the legacies of professionals around the world, and is featured on the cover of the 14th edition of Millenium Magazine. She was also recognized has Who’s Who Women of Influence for 2022.
Ladinsky said,
It is a great honor to have my work recognized by such amazing organizations. It also means so much to me to see Atlanta Jewish Times, Atlanta Jewish Life Foundation and Americans United with Israel being recognized as well. I love my work. I am excited each day I wake up to get busy making an impact in the world around me.
While she is honored to be recognized for her past achievements, Ladinsky is also looking to the future for ways to expand the AJT’s online presence and help ensure the local Jewish publication, which has served the community for nearly a century, can continue to provide an invaluable service to Jewish Atlanta for another 100 years.
In addition to her successful career, Kaylene remains active in her community. She is the Secretary of the American Jewish Press Association and the National Newspaper Association, COO of the Atlanta Jewish Life Foundation, and the founder of Americans United with Israel.
Looking back, Kaylene attributes her success to her perseverance, work ethic, and firm conviction to advocate for the Jewish community. Kaylene enjoys traveling, fine arts, and spending time with her husband, Lou, when she is not working. For the future, she aspires to remain a representative of the community.
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