“Sierra Madre Older American of the Year” Nominations

Sierra Madre Main Square (Photo – Jean Subdury).

SIERRA MADRE – ColoradoBoulevard.net:

The City of Sierra Madre Senior Community Commission is seeking nominations for Older ‘Sierra Madre’ American of the Year.

By News Desk

The honor is a long-standing tradition in Sierra Madre and is bestowed upon an exceptional Sierra Madrean, age 60 or older, for their outstanding commitment to community service.

Recommendations are now being accepted for new honorees.  Send nominations by Thursday, March 16, 2023 to:
Sierra Madre City Hall,
c/o Older American Nomination,
Community Services Department,
232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Nomination forms may also be picked up and returned to the Hart Park House Senior Center, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA  91024

The Senior Community Commission will discuss the selection of the Older ‘Sierra Madre’ American of the Year at their regularly scheduled meeting, open to the public, in City Hall Council Chambers on Thursday, April 6th at 3:00 p.m.

A reception to honor the 2023 Older ‘Sierra Madre’ American of the Year will be held on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. For more information, contact the Hart Park House Senior Center (626) 355-5278 x704; or the Community Services Department at (626) 355-5278.

Previous Honorees

Previous Honorees Include: Dick Johnson, Joan Crow, Jerry & Nan Carlton, Pat Alcorn, Fran Garbaccio, Ken Anhalt, Eph Konigsberg, Russ Anderson, George Throop, Loyal Camacho, John Grijalva, Joylouise Harte-Smith, James Heasley, Midge Morash, James Tyler, Isabella Paegal, Bonnie Garner, Rose Fafach, Ed Wellman, Celeste McCleary, Dorothy Tillquist, Doris Webster, Elsie Dammeyer, George Mauer, Karl Teigler, Laurie Cooper, Lucille Flanders, Ann Tyler, Jay Whitcraft, Darlene Crook, and Paul Hagen.