This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Humanitarian of the Year Award, recognition accorded by GROWS and its membership to an individual who has distinguished him or herself by working above and beyond to enrich and improve the lives of Montgomery County seniors. Now known as the Debra Levy Humanitarian of the Year Award, it honors Debra Levy (1954-2012) for her professional knowledge, creativity, and generous spirit. Debra founded one of the first care management firms in the county, Debra Levy Eldercare Associates, and was a true a visionary in the field of helping aging adults of Montgomery County.
Your nominee need not be a member of GROWS, but his/her work should be concentrated in Montgomery County and focus on enriching or improving the lives of seniors. Please consider nominating those who go above and beyond the scope of their employment and or business to impact seniors in a positive way through volunteerism, mentoring and such.
If you know of an individual who merits such recognition, please complete the form below in no more than 300 words and tell us why. Please includes specifics: things they have done, programs they have developed or managed, leadership positions, volunteer work, the people they have touched, mentored, or inspired with their efforts; anything they have done to improve the lives of Montgomery County seniors.
Deadline for submission is COB, Monday, September 14. The recipient will be announced at the GROWS Annual Holiday Breakfast on DECEMBER 3, 2026.
Past recipients include:
Sue Dollins | 2011 Sister Kathy Weber | 2012 Pazit Aviv | 2013 Helen Abrahams | 2014 Susan I. Wranik | 2015 Mona Negm | 2016 Charles Kauffman | 2017 Judy Davis | 2018
