Azrieli Prize
For Outstanding Social Coaches
The Azrieli Award for outstanding coaches and social coaches was founded as part of A vision of the SSI program to promote and strengthen Israeli society through Sports and physical activity. The purpose of the award is to honor the work of Social coaches and encourage more coaches to join this effort.
People with disabilities
Women's empowerment
At-Risk Youth
Cross-sector and cross-demographic collaboration
Outstanding coaches are selected from various sports fields by a judging panel comprised of prominent figures from Israel’s competitive and social sports communities. Following the selection process, an awards ceremony is held to honor the recipients, with social sports community leaders in Israel invited to attend.
Additionally, a prize of 2,000 NIS will be awarded to the Promising Coach of the year and a recognition award will be presented to organizations that collaborate to strengthen their positive impact on society through their partnership.
Criteria and Regulations
Eligible candidates for the prize are coaches involved in social coaching in one of the following fields:
- People with disabilitiesWomen’s empowerment
- At-Risk Youth
- Cross-sector and cross-demographic collaboration
Eligibility Requirements for Nominees
Recommendations will only be considered for candidates who meet all of the following requirements:
- Certified instructor or coach
- Age 16 or older
- Activity conducted within a nonprofit organization
- Social coaching for at least 3 hours per week in non-competitive sports
Submitting a nomination for the 2024 award
The submission of nominations for the award for 2024 has closed, good luck to all candidates
צוות השיפוט 2024
Jacob Gino
Director of the National School for Coaches and Instructors, Wingate Institute . Former basketball player and coach .
Eric Zeevi
Lecturer, Olympic medalist, founder and director of the Foundation for Olympic Excellence in Israel .
Jonathan Cohen
Football broadcaster and presenter on the Sports Channel . One of the founders of the Hapoel "Katmon" Jerusalem fan group .
Olaf Haider
Professional athlete and lover of challenges . Former player of the Israeli volleyball team . Founder and manager of Ulfa Adventure Tours in Teva .
Danny Hakim
Azrieli Foundation representative
Founder of the "Sport for Social Change" association and the SSI program , board member of the Azrieli Canada Foundation
Moran Samuel
Gold, silver, and bronze Paralympics medalist and a world champion rower
Karin Sendel
Former Captain of Israel's National Women's Team in football and head of the Israeli football players' organization.
2023 Prize
2023 Winners
Dikla Noy
Ein Dor Museum
for her exceptional work promoting a shared society in Israel through judo.
Photographer: Shauli Lander
Amir Sorsky
“HaGal Sheli – Catching the Wave of Life” Association
for his significant contribution to strengthening mental resilience and empowering children and youth at risk through surfing.
Photographer: Shauli Lander
Revital Ben Moshe
“Haredim la Ketzev” Association
for her groundbreaking work promoting gender equality and empowering women in the Haredi (Ultra Orthodox) community through sports.
Photographer: Shauli Lander
Ella Matzkin
ILAN – Israel Sport Center for the Disabled
for her dedication to advancing sports for people with disabilities through archery.
Photographer: Shauli Lander
Awarded to the “Community Shield” program – a collaboration between the following associations: "Hachaluz”, “Israeli Association of Community Centers”, and the "Hapoel Center".
This program brings together children from diverse communities in Israeli society, fostering values of fair sportsmanship, tolerance, cooperation, and equality.
Photographer: Shauli Lander
Special Recognition for Inter-Organizational Collaboration
Awarded to the “Community Shield” program – a collaboration between the following associations: "Hachaluz”, “Israeli Association of Community Centers”, and the "Hapoel Center".
This program brings together children from diverse communities in Israeli society, fostering values of fair sportsmanship, tolerance, cooperation, and equality.
Photographer: Shauli Lander
2023 Judging Panel
Arik Zeevi
Former Judoka, Olympic medalist, and founder of the Israeli Foundation for Olympic Excellence
Bracha “Beatie” Deutsch
Israeli-American athlete, Israeli national champion in the marathon and half marathon
Danny Hakim
Azrieli Foundation representative
Founder of Sports for Social Change and the SSI Program, Director of Azrieli Foundation Canada
Moran Samuel
Gold, silver, and bronze Paralympics medalist and a world champion rower
Sabrin Hojerat
Head of Policy Planning and Strategy at the Ministry of Culture and Sports
A social activist in the Bedouin community and a gender studies researcher
Amir Menahem
Founder and CEO of Five Fingers Movement
Utilising physical-mental education to enhance the potential of Israeli youth
Karin Sendel
Former Captain of Israel's National Women's Team in football and head of the Israeli football players' organization.
Nominations for the 2024 award are now closed,
good luck to all candidates
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