The Hannan Center recently announced it is now accepting nominations for its 70 Over Seventy The Next Chapter Awards until the end of June.
The annual program returns after a two-year hiatus induced by the pandemic.
“Simply because we get older doesn’t mean we aren’t accomplishing great things. The 70 Over Seventy awards are the perfect opportunity to celebrate a lifetime of achievements of many well-respected citizens of Michigan,” said Vincent Tilford, president and CEO of Hannan Center. “We value the life experiences of older people and want their accomplishments recognized, which we look forward to doing across a wide variety of categories, once again.”
Presented by the Hannan Center, the recognition represents the human potential that continues and, in many cases, increases with age. Awardees reflect the diverse interests, accomplishments and lifestyles of older people across the state of Michigan. Honoring exceptional older adults who prove impact is ageless.
Past awardees have included Harriet Saperstein, former president of HP Devco Inc. and advisory board member of the Wayne State University Center for Peace and Conflict Studies; Dr. O’Neil Swanson, founder of Detroit’s Swanson Funeral Home; Danny Raskin, columnist, Detroit Jewish News; Penny Bailer, who served and led many nonprofit boards, including the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Detroit Housing Commission and Connect Detroit; and George N’Namdi, founder of the N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art in Detroit.
The seven categories of nominations are:
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
These individuals have made outstanding and significant contributions to their communities in their lifetime and exemplify success in a way that others aspire to experience.
ART
The awardees in this category participate in the creation, teaching and/or development of art.
CHANGEMAKER
These awardees have created innovative solutions to known challenges within their communities.
CIVIC/COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
This category’s awardees have fostered a spirit of service in others by maintaining meaningful involvement in civic service.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Awardees in this category will have entrepreneurial spirit and initiative.
LIFELONG LEARNING
This category’s awardees demonstrate a lively curiosity and willingness to study new subjects or have a serious involvement with a specific subject matter.
UNSUNG HERO
These awardees have consistently contributed their talents, skills and support to family, friends and neighbors with little recognition.
All nominations will be reviewed by a judging panel made up of Hannan Center trustees, past honorees and community members. There will be 10 awardees per category. Awardees will be recognized on Sunday, October 1 at 10:30 a.m., during a program and brunch at the Dearborn Inn in Dearborn, Mich. All awardees will also be featured in a commemorative program book and on the 70 Over Seventy Awards website.
Any individual is free to nominate someone who is 70 years or older from now until June 30. For more information or to submit a nominee, visit 70overseventy.com.
For more information, please call 313.-833-1300 or visit www.hannan.org
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