2008 Senior Citizen of the Year Program

April 23, 2008

Each year, the Michigan Offices of Services to the Aging, the Commission on Services to the Aging, and the Michigan State Fair join to honor outstanding contributions by Michigan’s older citizens. Awards are given in two categories:

❏ Leadership in the Community
❏ Service provided to others

The Senior Citizen of the Year Award highlights the contributions by Michigan older adults. The Award highlights the contributions to civic and social life made by persons age 60 and older.

Selections will be made primarily on the leadership or service rendered in the past year. Emphasis should be placed on a nominee’s activities after age 60. Nominees must be 60 years of age or older on or before the July 7, 2008 deadline. Only official nomination forms will be accepted.

Nominations must be submitted by an organization. Members of the Michigan Legislature are not considered organizations, however, they can submit letters of support for a nominee. A presiding officer of the organization must sign the nomination form. Individuals who serve on the Commission on Services to the Aging, the State Advisory Council on Aging and employees of the Office of Service to the Aging and the Michigan State Fair are ineligible for nomination.

Nomination forms must be postmarked by Monday, July 7, 2008. Nominees can be employed at the time the nomination form is received; however, the nominee will be judged on service or leadership in unpaid positions.

Winners will be invited to attend the award ceremony at the Michigan State Fair. Attendance is not required to receive the award.

Contact Commissioner Cheryl Bollinger at the SEIU 517M office 517-482-1737 or toll free 1-866-517-SEIU or Cindy Albrecht of the Office of Services to the Aging 517-335-4016 with any questions.

Nomination Form and Instructions  (This document requires Acrobat Reader.  If you need it, get it here free)