Who is a leader?
The world in which we live is only as good as the care we give to it. What can you see yourself doing to make our community about a better place? Those who share a vision for the future and are willing to work to make it a reality are the leaders of today—and tomorrow.
Inspired by community activist Herb Lieberman, this annual award has been granted to one graduating student a year from Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24, Public School 7 Milton Fein School, Public School 81 Robert J. Christen School, and David A. Stein Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (MS/HS 141) for outstanding service to the community. Scroll down for a list of award winners in the years 2002--2016.
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About Herb Lieberman (1928-2001)
Born and raised in the Bronx, Herb Lieberman was a dedicated and tireless community leader over the span of thirty years. When he served on Community Board 10 he spearheaded dozens of local improvement projects, including organizing critical neighborhood support for Riverdale’s first group homes. This involved battling those who said “not in my backyard,” while at the same time educating neighbors about the value of the homes for the disabled. Lieberman also served as a member of the executive boards of P.S. 24 and J.H.S. 141, as chair of the district-wide organization of parents and teachers known as PTA 10, as longtime board member of the Riverdale Community Center, as legislative chairman of the Association of Riverdale Cooperatives, and was Founding Chairman of the Coalition for Responsible Planning, a grassroots group that prevailed over the NYC mayoral administration to build more schools in the Northwest Bronx. In spring 2004, at the request of Herb’s neighbors, the New York City Council renamed the intersection of Independence Avenue and 236th Street “Herb Lieberman Way.”
HLCLA Rising Community Leaders
2016
Sira Basse -- P.S. 7 Milton Fein School
Yelizaveta Malakhova -- David A. Stein Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (MS/HS 141)
Matthew Kadaev -- Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
2015
Bryanna Castaneda-Flores – P.S. 7 Milton Fein School
Amy Miranti – David A. Stein Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, MS/HS 141
2012
Noa Furman -- Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
Brian Sullivan -- Robert J. Christen Public School 81
Ryan Eboh -- David A. Stein Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, MS/HS 141
2011
Daliliah Quintana-Mora – Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
Elvis Predakaj -- Robert J. Christen Public School 81
Javier Rossi – Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, MS/HS 141
2010
Abhishek Bajpai – Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
Adam Brown -- Robert J. Christen Public School 81
Stephen Rodriguez -- Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, MS/HS 141
2009
P.S. 24 - Sara Santiago -- Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
P.S. 81 - Ileanna Glyptis -- Robert J. Christen Public School 81
Krystal Lindsay -- Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, MS/HS 141
2008
Kimberly Diaz -- Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
Brandon DeBond -- Robert J. Christen Public School 81
Patricia Benavides – Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, MS/HS 141
2007
Gloria Mendez -- Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
Chantiel Disla -- Robert J. Christen Public School 81
Adam Martos -- The David A. Stein Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy/MS 141
2006
Emily Adler -- Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
2005
Dylan Blau Edelstein -- Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
Keenan Coppin-Thomas -- P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen School
Crystal Flores -- David A. Stein Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy/MS 141
2004
Caroline Handel – Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
2003
Akeem Campbell -- Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
Oumou Diallo – David A. Stein Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy/MS 141
2002
June Milner – Spuyten Duyvil School/Public School 24
This award has been administered with great care and dedication by Randi Martos, Democratic Leader of the 81st Assembly District and Chief of Staff for New York State Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz. Please contact Rabbi Beth Lieberman at info at HerbLiebermanCommunityServiceAward dot org with any inquiries.