The Z3 Project is proud to offer the Bridge Builder Award for its second year, recognizing individuals who are working to bridge divides within the Jewish people—between communities, across ideologies, across the Diaspora-Israel relationship and more.
Architects of the Jewish Future® awards recognize individuals for excellence in the field of Jewish culture, spirituality and education.
The winner will be presented the top prize of $10,000 USD at the Z3 Conference 2025 on November 9. The two runner-up finalists will each receive $1,000 USD.
About
These past few years, tensions within the Jewish world have only intensified—whether around the war in Gaza, politics in Israel and the U.S. or from deep-rooted religious and cultural differences. In this polarized landscape, we are seeking to honor those who are creating spaces for connection, understanding and dialogue between Jewish communities.
Bridge building is never easy, but it is essential. This award shines a light on those helping to hold the Jewish people together, even when everything around us seems to be pulling us apart.
We’re on the hunt for individuals who:
Have shown outstanding leadership in uniting Jewish communities.
Have launched innovative projects that promote collaboration and understanding.
Are committed to bridging gaps and creating a stronger, more inclusive Jewish world.
Full award details, eligibility and deadlines
Award Process
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Submissions of nominations will be open from July 7, 2025 until August 4, 2025.
Eighteen (18) nominees will continue to Phase 2.
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The eighteen (18) nominees chosen from Phase 1 will be announced on a public voting page. Anyone may vote for any of the eighteen (18) nominees.
Limited to one vote per person.The nominees who receive the top three (3) highest vote counts will advance to Phase 3.
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The three (3) finalists will be announced on September 2, 2025.
The winner will be chosen from the finalists by the Z3 Project team and publicly announced on September 10, 2025.
November 9, 2025: The winner will be presented with the award at the Z3 Conference in Palo Alto, California.
Important dates
August 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT
Phase 1: Nominations Period closes.
August 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM PDT
Phase 2: Public Voting Period opens.
August 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT
Phase 2: Public Voting Period closes.
September 2, 2025
The three (3) finalists are publicly announced.
September 10, 2025
The winner is publicly announced.
November 9, 2025
The winner will be flown to Palo Alto to accept the Z3 Bridge Builder Award at the Z3 Conference 2025.
Award Qualifications
Requirements
Nominations must be received by August 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT.
Self-nominations or nominating someone else are both permitted; however, the same person may only be nominated once and any additional submissions will be disqualified.
A headshot of the nominee must be included with the nomination form.
Past Z3 Bridge Builder Award finalists may not be nominated again.
Eligibility
This award is open to nominees worldwide.
The application must show how the nominee has effected or facilitated efforts in a professional or volunteer capacity within the Jewish community to bridge divides, bringing together individuals or groups with opposing views through dialogue, projects and initiatives that foster unity and understanding.
The award is dedicated to honor and recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding efforts in building bridges within the Jewish community. This award is not intended for organizations.
While we deeply value the work of coexistence and peace-building organizations, this award specifically recognizes individuals who are dedicated to creating connections and bridging divides within the Jewish world.
We encourage nominators to be detailed in their submissions to clearly outline the actions and impacts of the nominee’s work.
If you have any questions that are not answered above, you may contact us at [email protected].
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