Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has opened nominations for the 43rdAnnual Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Celebrate a senior who has made a positive difference in Westchester County through their contributions by nominating them for this year’s Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.
Jenkins said: “It’s a great honor to kick off the nomination process for the 43rd Annual Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. This treasured tradition allows us to recognize the remarkable seniors who continue to make a lasting impact across our communities.”
Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services Mae Carpenter said: “The Senior Hall of Fame shines a light on the individuals whose dedication has helped build a better Westchester. It’s one of our most inspiring events, and I’m excited to join in honoring the incredible contributions of our older adults.”
To be nominated, a person must:
- Be at least 60 years old or older, live in Westchester, and not be a past Hall of Fame inductee (a list of past honorees may be found online at: https://seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com);
- Have made significant contributions to improving life in Westchester County;
- Be an outstanding leader or advocate;
- Have done professional work that reflects innovative solutions to fulfill unmet community needs (if a nomination is based on paid professional work).
Nominations are due by Wednesday, September 10, and will be reviewed by a judging committee. A nomination should be submitted for each person, with organizations and individuals to be allowed one nomination only. To download and complete your nomination, please visit www.westchestergov.com/seniors. If you have questions about the nomination process, please contact Angelique Morelli at (914) 218-3968 or email AngeliqueM@EventsRemember.com.
This year’s Senior Citizens Hall of Fame will be held on Friday, December 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown. The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation, and the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services will be hosting this celebration, which will include an induction ceremony and a festive luncheon. Sponsorships and congratulatory journal ad opportunities are available for purchase. For more details or to make a purchase, please visit www.westchesterpartnership.org/hall-of-fame/.
For additional information about this year’s Senior Hall of Fame, please call (914) 813-6300 or visitwww.westchestergov.com/seniors.
