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Older Americans Month Awards

Nominations are CLOSED for the 2024 Older Americans Month Awards

2023 award winners Ginger Haney and Phyllis McKeown stand with the Larimer County Commissioners 2023 winners Ginger Haney and Phyllis McKeown accept their awards from the Larimer County Commissioners

Each year in May, the Larimer County Office on Aging honors two community members during our Older Americans Month Awards. The awards, honoring one Outstanding Senior Volunteer and one Outstanding Family Caregiver, are presented by the Larimer County Commissioners at a ceremony each May. Award winners are selected by the Office on Aging Advisory Council from nominations made by community members like you!

Thank you to those who nominated a senior volunteer or family caregiver who deserves to be recognized and appreciated for all they do! 

The 2024 award winners will be announced at the Larimer County Office on Aging Community Fair on May 1 at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland. Join us there!

Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award Criteria

  • Age: The nominee is 60 years of age or older.
  • Advocacy: They advocate on behalf of seniors and/or senior issues.
  • Volunteerism: The nominee graciously volunteers their time in the community.
  • Positive Attitude: The nominee has a positive attitude and is genuinely warm and generous of spirit.
  • Knowledge: They share their wisdom and knowledge with others.

Outstanding Family Caregiver Award Criteria

  • Age: The family caregiver is caring for someone who is 60 years of age or older
  • Positive Attitude: They have a positive attitude and are genuinely warm and generous of spirit.
  • Willing to receive help and support: They recognize their limits and are able to graciously receive help from others.
  • Positive impact of care: The care given provides the highest quality of life possible for the person receiving care.
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