During the 131st annual Jewish War Veterans (JWV) National Convention held in Albany, New York Aug. 23-27, the JWV national awards committee introduced the prestigious Bernard Becker Memorial Award.

This award recognizes the Jewish war veteran who has made exceptional contributions to Judaism.

The first recipient of this esteemed honor is JWV past National Commander Ira Novoselsky from Massachusetts Prince-Strauss Groman Post in Revere. The award presentation was made by JWV National Commander Scott P. Stevens.

Novoselsky is the longest serving member of the Revere City Council and formerly served as president of the former Congregation Tifereth Israel on Shirley Ave.