For more information about the 16 Over 60 Awards Gala, visit the event page at https://seniorneighbors.org/16over60.

Honorees are recognized for a wide variety of achievements and involvement in their communities. Examples include:

• 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

Nominees must meet the following criteria:
-actions must be currently taking place or took place recently to be considered
-be 60 years of age or more by April 1, 2024
-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 20, 2024, 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.

If you have any questions, please call Winsome Bricker at 616-233-0739 or wbricker@seniorneighbors.org.
Upon submission of this 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 Winsome at the address above.*

16 Over 60 Awards Nomination Form - 2024

Your Contact Information

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Nominee Information

First Name of 16 Over 60 Award Nominee *

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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? *

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Upon submission of this 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 Winsome at the address above.*

Check out the awesome things that happen at the 16 Over 60 Awards Gala!
This is a glance at the event your nominee could have the opportunity of attending, and where they would receive their award if selected as a 2024 Honoree.