Congratulations to Board Member, Dick Weiland

Jewish Community Relations Council creates award in honor of philanthropist, lobbyist and local icon Dick Weiland

November 12th, 2014 | Section: Local News

There are already 14 establishments in Cincinnati named in Cincinnatian Dick Weiland’s honor, and this spring those honors will reach 15 when the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) presents the inaugural Dick Weiland Community Relations Award at the Mayerson JCC, during the JCRC’s annual meeting in June.

The award will be given to community leaders who exemplify Dick’s ability to promote inclusion while collaborating with leaders from diverse communities to address issue facing the Greater Cincinnati area. Nominees will be solicited from throughout the community with an advisory board selecting the winner.“

Weiland’s namesake was in perfect alignment for this award,” said Sarah Weiss, Director of JCRC. “He played a pivotal role in the Civil Rites Movement here in Cincinnati and continues to make an impact on the local, national, and global community after more than 50 years.  We hope the award will inspire others to emulate Dick’s ability to build broad coalitions to solve community challenges.”

Weiland works closely with 40 non-profits. During his many decades of advocacy he’s been recognized for securing Holocaust reparations for surviors throughout the world, and he marchedwith non-violent protestors for voting rights for African Americans. He also founded Halom House in 1982 to provide services for adults with developmental disabilities.

“I’m incredibly honored that this award will be used to give recognition to other activists in our community,” said Weiland.