MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Senior Services is seeking nominations for outstanding individuals to be considered and inducted to the 2016 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Individuals and organizations interested in nominating someone can visit www.alabamaageline.gov or call 334-353-9273 to receive the nomination form.
The purpose of the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame is to bestow honor and recognize older Alabamians for their outstanding accomplishments, services, and contributions to the lives of older citizens. Nominees must be 60 years of age or older, and a resident of Alabama. Posthumous nominations will be accepted.
Awards to be considered for induction are for the Permanent Member Category, Lifetime Achievement Category, Special Award Categories, Volunteer Services Categories, Married Couples who have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary or more, and individuals who are 100 years old or older.
Neal Morrison
“This is the one major event in Alabama each year where individuals are formally honored and recognized for their selfless advocacy and dedication to serving older adults in their community” says Neal Morrison, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Senior Services. “We are proud and privileged to celebrate the achievements of those selected for the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame awards.”
The induction ceremony will be held on July 17, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in downtown Montgomery.
Media Release/Alabama Department of Senior Services
