Do you know an organization or someone who deserves to be recognized for providing outstanding service to seniors?
May is Older American’s Month which is the perfect month to recognize someone who provides outstanding service to our aging population.
Older American’s Month has been celebrated annually since 1963. When Older Americans Month was established, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month,” the prelude to “Older Americans Month.”
Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs, and other such activities.
Williamsburg Landing, our area’s premier Life Plan Community has established a fund with the Williamsburg Community Foundation and sponsors The Outstanding Service to Seniors Award annually. The award honors the recipient with a $1,000 donation to the senior serving organization of their choice. (residents, Board Members and staff of Williamsburg Landing are not eligible to win). The winner will be announced May 20, 2022.
Key factors in the selection of the winner include the nominees accomplishments and/or impact that their service has on older adults.
To nominate someone, please Click Here to fill out the nomination form. Nominations must be received by midnight, April 15, 2022. Questions may be directed to Lisa Bates, Chief Marketing Officer at [email protected].
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