Westchester Reporter

The nomination deadline for the 42nd Annual Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame has been extended from September 13 to September 17, ensuring that as many deserving seniors as possible have the opportunity to be recognized.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer stated, “We have so many incredible seniors in our community who deserve to be celebrated. This extension gives their families and friends even more time to honor them by submitting nominations on their behalf for this prestigious award.”

Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) Commissioner Mae Carpenter added, “Our Senior Hall of Fame is such an important event to recognize those who have given back to the community throughout their lives. I am calling on all our senior advocates, caregivers, neighbors and friends to put forward the names of those they know deserve a place in our Senior Hall of Fame.”

Nominations have been extended to September 17, 2024, and will be reviewed by a judging committee. A nomination should be submitted for each person, with organizations and individuals allowed one nomination only. To download and complete your nomination, please visit the DSPS website. For questions about the nomination process, contact Amanda Seebeck at (914) 218-3968 or via email.

This year’s Senior Citizens Hall of Fame will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, NY. The event will include an induction ceremony and a festive luncheon hosted by DSPS along with Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation and the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services. Sponsorships and congratulatory journal ad opportunities are available for purchase; details can be found on the event page.

For additional information about this year’s Senior Hall of Fame, call (914) 813-6300 or visit the DSPS website.

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