Said at the awards ceremony of long time TAE member Hal Bookbinder- "This award is given in deep appreciation for your many contributions to the world of Jewish genealogy. For over 20 years you have demonstrated your dedication to helping all Jewish family researchers through your leadership at annual conferences, as a Director and President of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, as creator and editor of the Jewish Genealogy Yearbook, and as author of numerous articles and presentations on a wide range of genealogy topics."