Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Illinoisan Hall of
Fame
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[May 06, 2023]
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA)
is now accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame,
open to adults aged 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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“When I think about the people of Illinois, a couple
of words come to mind: kindness, generosity, ingenuity, and
perseverance. Each year, my administration is proud to honor four
older adults who embody these values through service, education,
arts, and labor by inducting them into the Senior Illinoisan Hall of
Fame,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Whether you know a teacher who
goes above and beyond for their students or a community member who
you can always find out and about lending a hand to others, we want
to hear about the seniors in your life that make Illinois,
Illinois.”
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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 aged
65 or older are inducted into the Hall of Fame for their work in
community service, education, arts or the labor force.
Nominations for 2023 inductees must be
submitted by June 1.
For more information or to submit a
nomination, please visit
https://ilaging.
illinois.gov/resources/newspublications
andreports/halloffame.html.
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![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2023/Jan/21/images/ads/current/rohlfs_quarter_LUAL_2022.png) “Nominating an older friend,
family member or neighbor for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame is
a wonderful way to show them the impact of their contributions to
your community,” said IDoA Director Paula Basta. “Each year, we
enjoy reading the nominations to get to know Illinois’ most
outstanding older adults and giving special recognition to four of
them.”
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://
ilaging.illinois.gov/programs.html 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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