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Ohio's Senior Citizens Hall of Fame honors outstanding Ohioans age 60 and older for their extraordinary achievements and contributions. Since 1978, more than 300 individuals have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Those selected represent older Ohioans who set an example by leading active and positive lives not defined by age or barriers, and who demonstrate significant contributions to their communities. Nominees must be outstanding in service to mankind through leadership, innovation, motivation and contribution. ?

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1. Nominees must be age 60 or older and a native-born Ohioan or a resident of Ohio for at least ten years. Nominees may be nominated posthumously.
2. Nominees will be evaluated on the impact of their current contributions, or a continuation of contributions begun before age 60, in areas of endeavor including, but not limited to: Athletics, Business/Industry, Civic Service, Education, Health/Medicine, Literature/Journalism, Science/Technology, Visual/Performing Arts and Volunteerism.
3. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

To nominate someone for induction, simply complete and submit the form below. Alternately, you can download a printable nomination form to fill out and fax or mail in.

All fields, except where noted, are required.

For help completing this form, refer to the Additional Instructions and Information or click the ? icon for context-specific help.

Additional Instructions and Information

Selection process - All eligible nominees will be evaluated by a selection committee using a formal rating system. To achieve statewide representation, the Ohio Department of Aging will select one Hall of Fame inductee from each of twelve geographic regions of Ohio. Nominees will be evaluated with others in their region only and not compared on a statewide level. Click here for a map showing these regions.
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Minimum criteria - A nominee must meet all three criteria listed on this nomination form to be considered for the Hall of Fame.
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Nominee information - Please provide all information requested. Birthdate information will be used to determine eligibility only and will be shared with the selection committee, but will not be published or shared with any other party or used for any other purpose without the nominee's consent.
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Family contact - Please provide the name and contact information of a relative or close friend of the honoree (other than the nominator) that we may use as a back-up contact.
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Major field(s) of endeavor - The nominee will be evaluated on the uniqueness of his or her field(s) of endeavor, as well as the impact he or she had on that field, the community and the state. Select all that apply, but please describe each adequately in your essay.
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Essay - Your essay should be approximately 1,000 words total and must cover all of the description categories on this form.
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Details of contribution(s) and achievement(s) - Please be as descriptive and specific as possible. Describe the who, what, when, where, why and how of those efforts that make the nominee worthy of selection.
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Length of service - Concisely describe how long the nominee engaged in this endeavor and indicate if he or she is still working to that end.
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Impact on major field of endeavor - Describe how the nominee's work has enhanced or raised awareness/visibility of his or her field(s). Where appropriate, briefly mention other works and individuals that the nominee has influenced.
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Positive image of aging - Explain how the nominee sets an example for his or her peers and younger generations by leading an active and positive life not defined by age or barriers.
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Unusual circumstances or difficulties - Describe barriers that the nominee had to overcome to accomplish his or her achievement. Examples include personal health, family situations, social pressures, financial limitations, etc.
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Awards, recognitions and honors - List only honors relevant to the field(s) of endeavor for which the person is being nominated, and for each one, give dates and briefly describe the significance.
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Boards commissions and organizations - List only those affiliations that are relevant to the field(s) of endeavor for which the person is being nominated. Describe the capacity of service and any offices held.
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Nominator information - Please provide your contact information. If you are nominating on behalf of an organization, please note so along with your name.
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Affidavit - By signing/submitting this nomination, you certify that the information it contains is accurate and has been verified by all appropriate parties, including the nominee and the family contact.
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Other materials - You may send other materials (e.g., resume, news articles, commendations, etc.) to support your nomination, provided they are relevant to the field(s) of endeavor for which the person is being nominated. Please send to: Special Events, Ohio Department of Aging, 50 W. Broad St./9th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-3363. Or, fax to: (614) 466-8893. Do not send originals, we cannot return them.
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