Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Hall of Fame
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[February 05, 2022]
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA)
is now accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame,
open to adults age 65 and older who excel in the categories of
community service, education, performance and/or graphic arts, and
the labor force.
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“Older residents enrich our communities on a daily
basis with their wide range of experiences and achievements,” said
Governor JB Pritzker. “Especially as we continue to navigate
challenging times, the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame is a great
program to spotlight older adults for their successes and bring them
some well-deserved recognition.”
The Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame was established by the General
Assembly in 1994 to honor older adults’ accomplishments and
contributions to their communities. Each year, four Illinoisans age
65 or older are inducted into the Hall of Fame for their work in
community service, education, arts or the labor force. Nominations
for 2022 inductees must be submitted by June 1. For more information
or to submit a nomination, please visit
https://www2
.illinois.gov/aging/HallofFame
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“Most of
us can think of an older friend or neighbor who has made an impact
in our life, and nominating that person for the Senior Illinoisan
Hall of Fame is a wonderful way to show your appreciation,” said
IDoA Director Paula Basta. “I encourage everyone to help the
Department on Aging recognize older adults with a long history of
helping and inspiring others.”
IDoA serves and advocates for
older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and
culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and
encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life. For
information about the Department’s programs and services for older
adults and persons with disabilities, visit
https://www2.illinois.
gov/aging/programs or contact the Senior HelpLine
toll-free at 1-800-252-8966, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m.
and 5 p.m.
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