Presenting the 2025 Hillel 818 Student Award Winners!
We ended our semester in style! At our Final Banquet, we had the chance to recap the year, congratulate our graduating seniors, say farewell to our beloved departing staff members, and award our annual Hillel student awards!
818 613 Award
Rabbi Jess Yarkin and Elliot Adlof
2025 Recipient: Elliot Adlof
Given to the student who most dedicated themselves towards increasing their knowledge of Judaism, and helping to increase Jewish education on our campuses.
Previous winners: Aubrey Golding (2020), Talia Escobedo (2021), Emily Anschultz (2022), Anna Poliner (2023), Blake Frumkin (2024)
Ruach 818 Award
Abbie Sagadencky, Bella Bitran, and Tomer Chalabi
2025 Recipients: Bella Bitran & Tomer Chalabi
Given to the student(s) who best embodies the spirit of 818, and whose enthusiasm for our community is most contagious.
Previous winners: Tammy Aclander (2020), Alexandra Hoffman (2021), Yaniv Avraham (2022), Rose Siemen (2023), Kaela Noik & Ryan Tanner (2024)
Israel Ambassador Award
Karen Dotan and Julie Bismuth
2025 Recipient: Karen Dotan
Given to the student who has made the biggest difference toward increasing our Hillel's connection to the State of Israel, and educating our campus about the history, politics, values, and culture of the Jewish State.
Previous winners: Shayda Gowhari (2020), David Tahoor (2021), Noa Buchris (2022), Sharon Shashoua (2023), Anna Rapoport (2024)
Meg Wells Leader of the Year Award
Kaela Noik and Meg Wells
2025 Recipient: Kaela Noik
Given to the student who has been the best volunteer for, face of, advocate for, initiative taker, culture setter, and influencer for Hillel 818 during the 2024-2025 school year.
Previous winners: Lucas Dauer (2020), Aubrey Golding (2021), Tiffany Brown (2022), Lorraine Barnes & Emily Anschultz (2023), Sydney Finger (2024)
Legacy 818 Award
Matt Baram and Kayla Eydel
2025 Recipient: Kayla Eydel
Given to the graduating student who most impacted Hillel 818 during their entire tenure at Hillel 818.
Previous winners: Sandra Faramarzi (2020), Maya Kimia (2021), Lucas Dauer & David Tahoor (2022), Tiffany Brown & Devereux Eulloqui (2023), Ally Walker & Eliana Captol (2024)
