By Staff Reports
(Maui) – The Maui County Office on Aging is seeking nominations for Maui County’s 45th Annual Outstanding Older American Male and Female of Maui County.
The awards will be presented at a luncheon to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at the Maui Beach Hotel’s Elleair Rainbow Ballroom. Elders across the nation will be recognized for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to society during Older Americans Month.
Every year since 1968, older adults in Maui County have been celebrated for their contributions and achievements. This year’s Older Americans Month theme, Unleash the Power of Age!, acknowledges the value that older adults continue to bring to our community.
Wendell Crockett was the first Maui County recipient of the prestigious award in 1968. Last year’s awardees were Michelle Paularena of Kahului and Mathew Napier of Kaanapali. To date, 87 older adult volunteers have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to Maui County.
Nominees must be 65 years of age or older and a resident of Maui County. Any individual, club or organization may nominate candidates for the award. Previous winners are not eligible for nomination.
Nomination forms are available by calling 270-7755, visiting the web at www.mauicountyadrc.org, or emailingmcoa.adrc@mauicounty.org. Deadline to return completed nomination forms is 4 p.m., March 25 2013 to One Main Plaza, 2200 Main Street, Suite 547, Wailuku, HI 96793. Completed forms may also be faxed to 270-7935.