Nominations open for senior citizen recognition

Do you know of anyone who is at least 100 years old? Or a couple who has been married at least 65 years?

Or outstanding senior citizens who have contributed to the lives of older Alabamians in their communities?

The Alabama Department of Senior Services is seeking nominations to be considered for induction into the 2021 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, an event begun in 1983. Nominations forms can be found for all three categories at www.alabamaageline.gov.  Both individuals and organizations can name someone.

Two women from Marengo County, Mary Jo Martin and Annie Robertson, are among those who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame for their work on behalf of seniors.

Those selected will be formally recognized in Montgomery later this year.

“This is the one major event in Alabama each year where individuals are formally honored and recognized for their selfless works and dedication to serving citizens in their community,” said ADSS commissioner Jean Brown.

To be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame, nominees must be 60 years of age or older and residents of the state. Posthumous nominations can be submitted.

The Hall of Fame Selections Committee will review all submissions. It is important for those making nominations to include their contact information. Both the nomination form and an essay must be submitted for consideration.

The essay should include the nominee’s contributions and achievements in serving seniors in professional and volunteer roles; the nominee’s activities, length of service and accomplishments; awards, recognitions and honors, and affiliations and any offices held in those groups.

All nomination packages should be returned no later than May 1 to Hall of Fame Coordinator Kathie Blaze, Alabama Department of Senior Services, 201 Monroe St., Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36130-1851.

For more information, contact Blaze at 334-353-0389, or katherine.blaze@adss.alabama.gov.