Westchester seeks Senior Hall of Fame nominations

The Senior Hall of Fame shines a light on the individuals whose dedication has helped build a better Westchester.”

Mae Carpenter, County Commissioner of Senior Programs

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Do you know a remarkable senior?

There’s probably no better way to honor them for their contributions than nominating them for induction into Westchester County’s 43rd Annual Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.

Calling it a “treasured tradition,” County Executive Ken Jenkins said the event is a way to honor older folks who’ve made a positive impact on their communities.

“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,” said Mae Carpenter, the county’s commissioner of senior programs and services.

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, Sept. 10. They will be reviewed by a judging committee.

A nomination should be submitted for each person. Organizations and individuals are allowed to make only one nomination.

To download and complete the nomination form, visit www.westchestergov.com/seniors.

For more information about the process, call Angelique Morelli at (914) 218-3968 or email her at AngeliqueM@EventsRemember.com.

This year's Senior Citizens Hall of Fame will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown.

It is hosted by the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation, and the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services.

The celebration will include an induction ceremony and a 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 more information about this year's Senior Hall of Fame, call (914) 813-6300 or visit www.westchestergov.com/seniors.