Deadline Approaching for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Nominations
Deadline Approaching for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Nominations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 induction class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame through June 1.
“The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame recognizes remarkable older adults who continue to inspire growth, connection, and
purpose at every stage of life," said IDoA Acting Director Mary Killough. "Please consider nominating someone you
know for this meaningful award.”
Each year, four older adults are inducted into the Hall of Fame for their work in the arts, sports, and entertainment;
community service; education; or the labor force. Anyone may nominate an older adult for consideration.
To be eligible for nomination to the Hall of Fame, nominees must be:
• At least 65 years old at the time of nomination; and
• A current Illinois resident or a previous resident of Illinois for most of their life.
Posthumous nominations are also accepted, provided the nominee was 65 or older and living in Illinois at the time of
death.
To guarantee consideration for the 2026 induction class, nominations must be submitted on or before June 1, 2026.
Nominators of new Hall of Fame inductees are expected to participate in an award ceremony honoring their nominee
and highlighting their accomplishments.
Completed nomination forms may be submitted electronically or returned via U.S. mail, fax, or email. For more
information or to submit a nomination, please visit this page (https://ilaging.illinois.gov/resources/newspublicationsandreports/halloffame.html
Information about past Hall of Fame inductees is available
here.
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