Nominee Criteria:

-actions that inspired the nomination must be currently taking place or took place recently to be considered
-be 60 years of age or more by April 1, 2025
-only individuals will be considered for an award, groups or couples should be nominated separately
-be a resident of Kent County or have their work/contributions take place in Kent County
-agree to attend the Awards Gala on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to be held at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, as a guest of Senior Neighbors. Each award winner receives 2 complimentary reservations at the Awards Gala.

Example Honoree Qualities:

• leaders, entrepreneurs, and/or mentors in a variety of areas such as business, politics, philanthropy, religion, etc.
• extraordinary volunteers or those who are giving back to the community in significant ways
• the neighbor everyone can count on for help
• Healthcare or healthy living trendsetters
• champions or advocates of senior issues in legal settings, educational, etc.
• contributors to the local arts and culture community
• anyone 60 years of age or more living life to its fullest or overcoming great adversity

Nomination Form:

16 Over 60 Awards Nomination Form - 2025

16 Over 60 Awards Nomination Form - 2025

Your Contact Information

Your First Name (Who is making the nomination) *

Your Last Name (Who is making the nomination) *

Best Way to Contact You *

E-Mail

Phone

Your Email Address *

Your Phone Number *

Additional Email Address

Additional Phone Number

Nominee Information

First Name of 16 Over 60 Award Nominee *

Last Name of 16 Over 60 Award Nominee *

Best Way to Contact the Nominee *

E-Mail

Phone

Nominee Email Address (or Close Contact of Nominee if unavailable) *

Nominee Phone Number *

Why is this nominee deserving of a 16 Over 60 Award? Please describe how his or her activities demonstrate strong engagement and positive impact in the community. How has he or she inspired you or others? To be considered, the activities described should be current or fairly recent. *

Suggested response is 2-3 paragraphs.

How did you hear about 16 Over 60 nominations? *

Attended Senior Neighbors Event

Handout or Postcard

Email

MiBiz Website or Publication

Senior Neighbors Website

Social Media

Word of Mouth

OtherOther

If you are human, leave this field blank.

If you have any questions, please call Annette Jackson at 616-233-0739 or ajackson@seniorneighbors.org.
Upon submission of your nomination form, a copy of your nomination will be sent to the nominee along with instructions on how to complete a formal application.
*If you would like to submit a confidential nomination, email Annette at the address above.*