The Southern Arizona Jewish Genealogical Society won the Member of the Year Award at the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies’ 45th International Conference on Jewish Genealogy held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from August 10-14, 2025. The IAJGS represents more than 90 Jewish genealogical societies worldwide. Rich Schlesinger and Nancy Grayson, co-presidents of the Southern Arizona Jewish Genealogical Society, announced the award at the group’s monthly membership meeting on Sept. 7. The Southern Arizona group was recognized for its efforts over the past year to revitalize the original genealogical organization formed in 2009. The group also expanded its board of directors, increased membership, reincorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and relocated membership meetings to the more centralized Tucson Jewish Community Center location.