Keren Hayesod believes that showing appreciation to its dedicated leaders, donors and volunteers for their work and wide-ranging activities is essential. Therefore, the organization confers various prizes and awards to recognize them. Among these is the Israel Goldstein Prize, named for the past chairman of Keren Hayesod (1961-1971). Starting in 1980, the prize has been bestowed in an impressive ceremony on leaders from around the world who have acted on behalf of Keren Hayesod. Another coveted prize is the Yakir Keren Hayesod Award, given for the first time on Israel’s 50th year (1998) to 50 leaders and donors who made an exceptional contribution and impact. Since then, the Yakir Keren Hayesod Award has been given every year to prominent leaders and donors. Other major honors include the Nadiv Prize, bestowed upon donors who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary generosity, which has been given to date only five times. The Isaiah Award has been given to heads of state, among others, while the Women’s Division Award of Excellence is presented to a woman whose longtime leadership has been distinguished by exceptional dedication and initiative. Other recognition includes the Avi-hai Award for Exemplary Young Leadership and the S. J. Kreutner Award for Professional Excellence. These accolades, which are often awarded in the presence of leaders of the State of Israel or other dignitaries, are a small gesture of thanks to the people who help turn Keren Hayesod’s vision into reality and enable the organization to continue working on behalf of the State of Israel.