JIFLA Opens Nominations for 7th Annual She's a Maccabee Awards

Georgians are invited to nominate the Jewish woman who inspires them by Nov. 20; four honorees will be celebrated throughout the community during Chanukah.

The Jewish Interest-Free Loan Association of Georgia (JIFLA) today announced that nominations will open on Nov. 10, 2026, for the seventh annual She’s a Maccabee campaign, which honors women who stand up for their communities and make life better for those around them. Nominations are accepted through Nov. 20, 2026.

This year’s campaign asks a simple question: Who’s yours? The Maccabees are remembered for standing up for their community when it mattered, and that spirit lives on today in mothers, mentors, volunteers, colleagues, friends and neighbors. She’s a Maccabee gives the community a chance to name the warrior in their lives and tell her story.

“Every year, we receive remarkable nomination stories, and they remind us how many incredible women are helping our community in so many ways. Their generosity inspires us, and it reflects the same spirit of helping that guides our work at JIFLA,” said Stephanie Gewirtz, associate director of JIFLA.

The Maccabees are remembered for standing up for their community when it mattered, and that spirit lives on today in mothers, mentors, volunteers, colleagues, friends and neighbors. She’s a Maccabee gives the community a chance to name the warrior in their lives and tell her story.

How to Nominate

Nominating takes about five minutes. Community members can submit a nomination online at jifla.org/maccabee2026 using the She’s a Maccabee Nomination Form. Nominators are asked to share who the woman is and how she makes her community better. Nominees must be 18 or older.

What Happens Next

Four winners will be notified personally and celebrated throughout the community during Chanukah.

About the Campaign and JIFLA

She’s a Maccabee reflects the same spirit that drives JIFLA’s mission: showing up for one another. Through interest-free loans and financial education, JIFLA helps Jewish Georgians reach their financial goals. If you know someone who could benefit from an interest-free loan or free financial coaching share JIFLA with them.

To nominate a Maccabee: jifla.org/maccabee2026

Nominations close: Nov. 20, 2026

About JIFLA

Established in 2010, the Jewish Interest Free Loan Association of Georgia (JIFLA) is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides interest-free loans and financial education to help Jewish Georgians reach their financial goals. JIFLA is a proud partner of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. Learn more at JIFLA.org.

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