COLUMBUS, Ind. — Mill Race Center is seeking nominations for the 2023 Joan Pearcy Senior Citizen of the Year Award. The deadline to submit your nomination is 5 p.m. on Friday, September 29.
The Senior Citizen of the Year Award was named after Joan Pearcy in 2011, an individual who never sought or needed public recognition, and frequently worked behind the scenes. Her involvement in the development and support of many programs of Mill Race Center demonstrates the commitment of those who may become recipients of this award.
Carl Gasner won the award last year.
The purposes of the award, given annually since 1957, are:
- To recognize an outstanding senior citizen for his or her service to the community
- To encourage continued achievement and benefit from the senior community
- To reinforce with the public the contributions that senior citizens make to community life
The following qualifications will be considered for the selection process for a nominee:
- A living person, 65 years of age or older
- A resident of Bartholomew County for at least the past twelve months
- Has actively contributed as a volunteer and has a history of volunteerism
- Is innovative and devoted to making a difference in our community
- Does not need to be widely recognized in the community
- Can be a person or couple
Nomination forms may be picked up at Mill Race Center or downloaded here. Completed nominations can be mailed to Mill Race Center at:
Senior Citizen of the Year Award Review Panel
Mill Race Center
900 Lindsey Street
Columbus, IN 47201
The selection is recommended by a subcommittee appointed by the Board of Directors. The Senior Citizen of the Year Award recipient will be asked to provide a photographic portrait for publicity purposes. Selected nominations are kept for consideration for future awards.
