Scarsdale Bowl Winner Terri Simon Exemplifies the Spirit of Non-Sibi

Scarsdale’s Terri Simon has been named the winner of the 2026 Scarsdale Bowl and will be honored at the annual dinner on Thursday April 23, 2026 at Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club. Read below about her contributions to the PTA, the Board of Education, the Scarsdale Library, Bet Am Shalom and My Sister’s Place and see why she encourages you to get involved.

Tell us about your resume of volunteer positions. What has been most meaningful to you?

I started with a small PTA job when my kids were at Greenacres – and was then, to my surprise (because I was practicing law in the city three days a week), asked to be president! That led to roles with PT Council and on some school district-wide committees (legislative issues, the 2000 construction bond campaign) and two separate terms on the SBNC. I worked for six years on the Board of Education and five years on the Library Board, including a year as BOE president and two years as SPL President that contributed to the construction of the new library. Beyond Scarsdale, I served on the Board of My Sisters’ Place for fifteen years, with 6 years as chair or co-chair and now a role on the MSP Honorary Board, and I’ve been very active at Bet Am Shalom Synagogue, including as president and board chair.

What are some of the highlights of your volunteer service?

I have really enjoyed working with volunteer boards to develop policies that reflect the core values of each institution, advocating for programs in a variety of settings, and collaborating closely with outstanding professional leaders and staff who translate the policies into realities. This work both sustains wonderful local organizations and services and builds the strong, lifelong relationships that form the fabric of our community.

How has Scarsdale fostered the tradition of volunteerism? Does it continue today?

A tradition of reaching out to engage newcomers, even with bite-sized roles, goes a long way to encourage their ongoing involvement. I totally understand the competing demands on people’s time – but I hope that we can continue to encourage younger residents to make room for volunteerism. If we but ask, they will likely also discover how very rewarding it can be to become even a little bit involved in their community -- truly life-changing!

Looking forward, what are some of your hopes for the Scarsdale community?

The tradition of “non sibi” – not for oneself alone, per our high school’s motto – is an excellent aspirational lodestar for all of us. Sustaining healthy civic society, caring with respect and compassion for others including those who are less fortunate than we, requires that every one of us step up and do our share.

Purchase your ticket to the annual Scarsdale Bowl Dinner here to celebrate Terri Simon and the Spotlight Award Winner, the Scarsdale Historical Society.