07/04/2024
If you know a person 70+ who makes an impact in their community or has in their lifetime - - - nominate them today for the 70 Over Seventy event hosted by Hannan Center.
Nominations are now open through July 31, 2024.
About the Award Categories...
Lifetime Achievement
Individuals who have made an outstanding and significant contribution to their communities in their lifetime and exemplify aging in a way that others aspire to experience. These awardees continue to participate in new careers, mentorship opportunities, volunteerism, and other impactful endeavors.
Art
These awardees participate in the creation, teaching and/or development of art. They continue to improve communities by giving them greater access to art, increasing their knowledge of the craft, and creating exceptional work.
Changemaker
Awardees have created innovative solutions to known challenges within their communities. They are leaders in developing social, cultural, and economic change to improve lives and make lasting change.
Civic/Community Leadership
These Civic/Community Leadership Awardee has fostered a spirit of service in others by maintaining meaningful involvement in civic service. The depth and scope of their work has had a great impact on the communities they serve. Their inspiring commitment and passion to their work continues to bring others into service.
Entrepreneurship
Awardees have an entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. They take time to shape ideas into well performing ventures as well as operationalize innovation and demonstrate resilience. Awardees have either newly entered the entrepreneurship field by starting or supporting a new business, or have owned and operated their own business within the last 10 years.
Lifelong Learning
These Awardees have demonstrated a lively curiosity and willingness to study new subjects, or have serious involvement with a specific subject matter. They treat learning itself as a valued part of life and have found ways to continuously recreate themselves through personal and/or professional growth. They possess an enthusiastic lifelong commitment to learning!
Unsung Hero
An Unsung Hero Awardee has consistently contributed their talents, skills, and support to family, friends, and neighbors with little recognition. They have a deep, tireless, and quiet commitment to service that enhances the quality of life in their communities, and positively influence circumstances from behind the scenes.