How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Anne Frank, July 15, 1944
About The Anne Frank
Humanitarian Award
It began with 16 Pinellas County High Schools and has now grown to include 100 public and private High Schools in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Across the Tampa Bay Area, Guidance Counselors work with school administrators, faculty and staff to recommend students who have made a conscious decision to better the lives of others. These students hold true to the nature and spirit of Anne Frank, who despite everything she endured, did not abandon her ideals. The Anne Frank Humanitarian Award honorees are living the mission of The Florida Holocaust Museum, working to make a lasting difference in the community. In their actions, they truly honor the legacy of Anne Frank. Honorees are recognized in front of their peers, family and friends, educators, and community leaders at ceremonies hosted by The Museum to celebrate their outstanding efforts.
The Florida Holocaust Museum’s award has the endorsement of the Anne Frank House in New York.
Anne Frank Humanitarian Award Committee
Founder: Irene Weiss
Chair: Agnes Schipper
Honorary Co-Chair: Gayle Sierens
Hillsborough County
Michelle Gershon, Harry Heuman, Jackie Kanner, Kathryn Maddow, Nancy Maza, Lois Pardoll, Rose Rosen, Ellyn Schriber, Claire Yogman, Kathy Lowenstein, Renee Walter
Bette Zaret, Agnes Schipper, Robyn Faucy, Lisa Bean, Janet Hiller, Steve Gold, Ruchana White
For information on the Anne Frank Humanitarian Award program, please contact afha@thefhm.org.
It’s a wonder I haven’t abandoned all my ideals, they seem so absurd and impractical. Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.Anne Frank, July 15, 1944
Support the Anne Frank Humanitarian Award program
Anne Frank Humanitarian Award recipients each receive a The Florida Holocaust Museum Student Membership, a copy of The Diary of Anne Frank, a copy of Number the Stars, a glass plaque, and a certificate.
If you would like to support the Anne Frank Humanitarian Award program by underwriting a Membership, please visit the Donate Now page. Add to the comments section that you would like the donation be made to The Anne Frank Humanitarian Award program. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email afha@thefhm.org
Thank you for your support.
Anne Frank Humanitarian Award Sponsors:
Rachael S. Worthington
Irene & Steve Weiss
Shimberg Foundation Inc.
Jeanie & David Abelson
Lois S. Pardoll
Congratulations to our 2025
Anne Frank Humanitarian Award Honorees!
