Deadline: 26-Aug-21
Nominations are now open for the Silver Citizen Award to encourage and support older adults for their contributions; the Clark County Commission on Aging has established a program to recognize older adults by means of an annual award presented at the annual State of the County event.
Clark County recognizes that older adults are valuable contributors to the vitality of this community.
Nomination entries are strongly encouraged to paint an interesting picture of their nominee through descriptive explanation of their service and accomplishments. Tell their story. (Complete and succinctly written nominations are given ideal consideration.)
Qualification Criteria
- Individual must be 65 years of age or older and a resident of Clark County.
- Individual must have enhanced the community through their life’s work, engagement of others, volunteerism and or other impactful acts of service to the community for any age group.
- Major emphasis should be placed on contributions to the community made by the individual after reaching age 65. However, prior contributions may be considered.
- Service in any field of endeavor should be considered (e.g., education, radio, television, business, healthcare, art, music, journalism, faith-based, athletics, politics, volunteer service).
- A couple may receive the award jointly when both have been involved in service and various community endeavors.
For more information, visit https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/silver-citizen-award