October 14, 2021
The Butzel Award Winning Photo Gallery
David Glass
Here’s a look back at the Butzel Award from the archives.
Topic
Butzel Award
October 13, 2021
For a Lifetime of Service, Larry Wolfe Receives Federation’s Butzel Award
David Glass
To honor his lifetime of service, impact, and commitment, Larry Wolfe is this year’s Fred M. Butzel Award recipient.
September 1, 2019
Connected and Wired to Help
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
A trusted advisor, compassionate listener and astute observer of all who seek his counsel. A strategic planner and innovator in business and wealth management. A fundraiser, inspiring others to follow his lead in philanthropy; a creative thinker, problem solver and ready volunteer through more than four decades of service to the community, in partnership with his wife, Susie. This is Norm Pappas.
October 1, 2018
Man of Steel
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Founding Partner of Bar Processing (a major steel processor for automotive parts); Past President of Federation and the Jewish Community Center; astute fundraiser, strategic community planner and avid supporter of Israel; naming sponsor the Loving Acts of Kindness Fund and JCC’s annual “Matzah Factory.” An aficionado of model trains since childhood, proud to become a Bar Mitzvah at the age of 63. Ever learning, ever curious, always dapper in his signature specs. This is Douglas Bloom, recipient of Federation’s highest honor, the 2018 Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award.