Senior Citizen Hall of Fame

Honored for a lifetime of service, personal achievement and a positive image of aging, one or two senior citizens are inducted to the Hilliard Senior Citizen Hall of Fame biannually. Nominees may be living or deceased and should exemplify how senior citizens contribute to their communities and respond creatively to retirement.

Nomination forms are available online, at the Senior Center, the Hilliard Community Center and the Hilliard Municipal Building. Applications are due by the end of June. This year’s induction ceremony will be held at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, September 27^th.

Eligibility

Nominees must be

55 or older and may be an individual or couple. Submit one nomination giving information on both individuals.
Must currently live within the boundaries of the Hilliard City School District AND must have lived within the district for at least the past five years.

- Exception 1 If the nominee has lived in Hilliard school district for five or more years before nomination but is currently living in an assisted living or extended care facility, or other facility outside Hilliard school district for reasons of health or income, the person is eligible for nomination.

- Exception 2 If the nominee has been a long-term resident of the community (20 or more years) and had to relocate after making a significant impact in the community during residency.

- Exception 3 If you feel your candidate does not fit into one of these categories, please reach out to us.

The nominee cannot currently hold an elected public office.
Candidates may be nominated posthumously.

Guidelines

Nominations may be made by an individual or organization.
Nominations are considered for a five-year period and may be resubmitted for consideration on the sixth year without a waiting period.
Inductees are chosen for their lifetime of service and achievements as well as how they represent a positive image of aging. Selection is NOT based on the number of nominations received.
Recognize nominee for their unpaid efforts (not a job).
Please be as detailed as possible. Your information is the basis for the selection.
Please encourage others who know your candidate to send in additional information.

Senior Hall of Fame Nomination

Nominations must be sent no later than June 1 of the current year.

Nominee's Name*
First Last
Nominee's Phone Number*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Living or Deceased?*
- Living
- Deceased
Nominee's Age*
Nominee's Gender*
- Female
- Male
Contact's Name*
First Last
Contact Phone Number*
Contact Email
Relationship*
Question 1*
Describe how the nominee presents a positive image of aging.
Question 2*
Describe your nominee’s service to the community, volunteerism, and/or special achievements for which the nominee should be recognized. Include the benefit or impact they had/have. “Why does this individual (or couple) deserve recognition?
Question 3*
Why do you feel your nominee should be inducted into the Hilliard Senior Citizen Hall of Fame? For example: volunteering, church activities, community service, caregiving for family or friends, leadership in organizations (committees or offices held), role model (describe how those positively influenced), awards or honors, special achievements. Please give dates or lengths of time involved.
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Past Recipients

Seniors


2022: Marilyn Patton
2022: John Shary (posthumously)
2021: Donna Olenhouse
2021: Martin & Garnet Bocner (posthumously)
2018: Barb and Wally Cash
2018: Fern Stumpf (posthumously)
2017: Tim Woodruff
2017: Bob Dixon (posthumously)
2016: Otie Blankenship
2016: Ken Brenneman (posthumously)
2016: Bryan Davis (honorary)
2015: AC & Theresa Montgomery
2014: Perry Reall (posthumously)
2014: Nancy Moore
2013: Esther Marsh (posthumously)
2013: John & Nancy Bryner
2012: Helen King
2012: Jack Headlee (posthumously)
2011: John & Beverly Crumley
2011: Frank Miller (posthumously)
2010: Jerry Baum
2010: Harold Butt (posthumously)
2009: Will & Phyllis Ernst
2009: Paul Rider (posthumously)
2008: Harry Q. Smith
2007: Thelma Kesler
2006: Paul Burkitt
2005: Norm McElheny
2004: Vera Humes
2003: Steve Erdy (posthumously)
2003: Joan VanSchoyck
2002: Thelma Allemang
2001: Chester Ball (posthumously)
2001: Jim & Marge Dougherty
2000: John Kesler (posthumously)
2000: Bill & Pat Schnug
1999: George & Iva Tillman
1998: William Carl (posthumously)
1998: Kelly Conklin
1997: Ray Bradley (posthumously)
997: Wayne Brown
1996: Mary Fuller
1995: Ruth Marie Miller
1994: Esther Winterringer Sifrit (posthumously)
1994: Dr. Leon Boucher
1993: Robert H. Morris
1992: William Edwin “Ed” Fox (posthumously)
1992: Mary Miller
1991: Bob Kinney
1990: Al Gehres
1989: Addie McCann
21988: Virgil Bishop
1987: Estella Matthews

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