2010 Winners: Dr. Carl Hoffman, Tamás Wormser, Nicole Opper & Dr. Carolivia Herron

The Be'chol Lashon Media Awards were presented on May 14, 2011, honoring excellence in coverage of Jewish ethnic diversity in print, film and new media from the previous year. In its fourth year, the contest drew entries from around the world, including explorations of African, African-American, Latino, Asian and Arab Jewry. The winners, who each received $1,000, were:

Print Dr. Carl Hoffman "Letter from the Philippines" Moment Magazine November/December 2010

As one of the judges stated, Dr. Hoffman is very respectful and thorough in his examination of the Philippines, its history and its people. From beginning to end, a very captivating story, told in an excellent manner.

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New Media Tamás Wormser The Wandering Muse Artesian Films 2010 "The Wandering Muse" visits the remnants of disappearing Jewish musical communities, like the Afghan and Uzbek, and attends the dynamic birth of new Jewish music in the Diaspora.

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Film Nicole Opper Off and Running First Run Features January 31, 2010   With white Jewish lesbians for parents and two adopted brothers — one mixed-race and one Korean—Brooklyn teen Avery grew up in a unique and loving household.

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Children's Books Dr. Carolivia Herron Always an Olivia & Nappy Hair Knopf Books for Young Readers Kar-Ben Publishing October 2007 & January 1997   Her most recent book Always an Olivia is a heartwarming story of pride and family connections which encompasses the joys and struggles of Jewish life.

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The awards were presented at the Be'chol Lashon International Think Tank, the largest annual gathering of diverse Jewish leaders from around the world.