Outstanding Senior Awards

The Outstanding Senior Citizen Award recognizes older adults who have made a difference in their communities after reaching age 60.

DEADLINE for Applications is April 3rd, 2026.
Individuals and organizations may submit nominations for senior citizens to the Area Agency on Aging. There will be one (1) awardee for each county in our service area.

Guidelines and Eligibility Criteria:

1. Individual must be 60 years of age or older

2. Nominee must be legal resident of Ohio for at least 5 years. Posthumous nominations are accepted. 

3. Major emphasis should be placed on the impact of their contributions and accomplishments to the community made by the individual AFTER reaching age 60; however, prior contributions may be considered. 

4. Service in any field of endeavor should be considered (e.g., education, radio, television, business, medicine, art, music, journalism, religion, athletics, politics, and volunteer service).

5. A husband and wife may receive this award jointly when both have been involved in service and various community endeavors.

6. Previous recipients are not eligible – please contact the AAA5 if you are not sure.

7. The individual must be either a resident of one of the 9 counties (Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca, or Wyandot) OR has volunteered and positively impacted one of those 9 counties. 

Nominators will receive confirmation of receipt by email. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact
Sue Montgomery at 567-247-6458.

Click here to submit an Outstanding Senior Award Nomination.

If your nominee is selected, the Award Ceremony will be held at the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging.
(2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario) in the month of August. (Date TBD)

You will receive your invitation via email. *Please note that you will only be notified if your nominee is selected.*

Questions? Contact Sue Montgomery at 567-247-6458 or via email at smontgomery@aaa5ohio.org.