InterFaith Leadership Award Dinner (ILAD) 2023
There is a sense of optimism in our community as well as a revitalization of Onondaga County that coincides with InterFaith Works’ programmatic growth and expanding community outreach. Our community is on the cusp of revitalization and rebirth. Federal and state funds as well as private individuals and corporations are making investments that will have an immediate and long-term impact in ensuring a strong, vibrant future for Syracuse.
At the 2023 InterFaith Leadership Award Dinner, we honored those who are investing in our community to help ensure its vitality, prosperity, and promise—now and for future generations.
2023 Honorees – Faith In Our Future
ILAD Event Photos – September 7, 2023
Event Presenting Sponsor/Honorary Co-Chairs
Dr. Baljinder Singh and Gurvinder Kaur
Leadership Sponsors
Honoree Presenting Sponsors
The Hon. Ben Walsh
Justice Sponsor
Nancy and Bill Byrne
Diversity Sponsors
Dr. Fatme Allam and Dr. Mustafa Awayda
Collaboration Sponsors
The Rev. Monsignor Ronald C. Bill
Anthony Davis
Catherine Gerard and Joseph Moorman
Elaine and Steve Jacobs
John and Candace Marsellus
Elaine Rubenstein
Faith Community Sponsorship
Cazenovia Welcomes Refugees
Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas
The Epstein School
Mission Hope Community
Rangrig Yeshe, Dzogchen Ati Ling Center
The Rev. John Rose
Syracuse Community Hebrew School
The Syracuse Hebrew Day School
Temple Concord
Donations & Advertising
Keith A. Alford, PhD, ACSW
Mary Roberts Bailey and Jack S. Bailey – in honor of Dr. Ruth Chen and Kent Syverud
Barbara and Christopher Baker
Robert Bergan
The Book Club – in honor of Dr. Ruth Chen
Karen Clark – in honor of Dr. Sharon Brangman
Carol Decker
Jeanne and Jamal El-Hindi – in memory of Mark Wasmund
Ellie and Cyril Freeman
Dr. Rhea and Rabbi Daniel Jezer
Bill Kinne
Jeffrey Kirshner, MD and Lorraine Rapp
Judy and William Licker – in honor of Michael Balanoff
Karen Low and Dr. Dana Radcliffe – in honor of Dr. Ruth Chen and Kent Syverud
The Hon. Bill Magnarelli
The Rev. James Mathews
Judy and Eric Mower
Onondaga County Democratic Caucus
The Hon. Rita Paniagua
Jeanne Smith
Anne and Robert Sykes
Kristin Thompson Henry
Cheryl and Marty Willner
As of Monday, August 28, we are unable to take additional ticket or table reservations for ILAD. If you would like to pay for your previously arranged reservation, those payments will be accepted through the links below. Tribute and Honoree donations will be open and available through and during the event.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We know this year’s InterFaith Leadership Award Dinner will be exceptional. Dinner proceeds support our mission to affirm the dignity of all people and all faith traditions through the Center for New Americans, El-Hindi Center for Dialogue & Action, and Senior Services. Attendees often comment that ILAD is their favorite charity event due to the diversity of guests and the evening’s uplifting spirit.
| You Receive | Leadership Sponsor $7,500 | Justice Sponsor $5,000 |
Diversity Sponsor $2,500 |
Collaboration Sponsor $1,500 | Faith Community Collaboration Sponsor $1,200 / $600 | |
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| Recognition on promotional materials | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Recognition during the event | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Full page color ad in the program ($1,000 value) | X | |||||
| Full page B&W ad in the program ($750 value) | X | |||||
| Half page B&W ad in the program ($500 value) | X | |||||
| Recognition on InterFaith Works’ website, social media, and e-newsletter | X | X | ||||
| Tickets to the event | 14 tickets | 12 tickets | 10 tickets | 8 tickets | 10 tickets | 5 tickets |
2023 Honoree Selection Committee
Aminy Audi, Chair
Mustafa Awayda, MD
Michael Balanoff
William Byrne
The Hon. Linda Ervin
The Hon. Helen Hudson
Elaine Jacobs
Myrna Koldin
Elaine Rubenstein
Sue Tormey
The Rev. Phil Turner
Paul Wasmund
InterFaith Works Staff Members
Beth A. Broadway
Briana Goodwin-Haines
Denise Jochem-Robertson