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Senior Citizen Of The Year Nominations Still Being Accepted

June 15, 2007

The Michigan Office of Services to the Aging (OSA) is still accepting nominations for its 2007 Senior Citizen of the Year Award.

Sponsored by OSA and its Commission on Services to the Aging, these awards are given every year to two older adults, age 60 and older, for their valuable contributions to help others in our state.

"The example they set is an inspiration to all of us, and they deserve to be recognized," said Sharon Gire, OSA Director.

Award recipients will be invited to attend an awards ceremony that will take place August 27, which is recognized as Senior Citizens Day, at the 2007 Michigan State Fair in Detroit.

Senior Citizen of the Year Awards are made in two categories, "Leadership" and "Service." They recognize leadership in the community and service to others and highlight contributions made by persons age 60 and older to civic and social life. Selections will be determined primarily by service or leadership contributed during the past year.

Nominees must be age 60 on or before July 6 and all nominations must be submitted by an organization. A presiding officer of the organization must sign the nomination. Nominees can be employed at the time of the nomination, but will be judged on service or leadership in unpaid positions.

For more information or to obtain a nomination form, please go to www.michigan.gov/miseniors or call (517) 373-8230. Nominations must be postmarked by Friday, July 6, and sent to 2007 Senior Citizen of the Year Award Program, Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, P.O. Box 30676, Lansing, MI 48909-8176.