Senior Community Commission Seeking “Older ‘Sierra Madre’ American of the Year” Nominations

The City of Sierra Madre Community Services Department and the Senior Community Commission are seeking your assistance to find the next Older ‘Sierra Madre’ American of the Year. The honor is a long-standing tradition in Sierra Madre and is bestowed upon exceptional individuals, age 60 or older, who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community service. Nomination forms are due Friday, March 11, 2016.

The Senior Community Commission will discuss nominee applications and select one individual to be this year’s honoree. A special reception will also be held on May 13th to recognize the achievements of the 2016 Older ‘Sierra Madre’ American of the Year.

Nomination forms are available at the Hart Park House Senior Center, City Hall, Sierra Madre Public Library, and online on the City’s website. Nominations are due by Thursday, February 25, 2016 and can be dropped off at the Hart Park House Senior Center or mailed to City of Sierra Madre, c/o Older American Nomination, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

Previous honorees include: Jerry & Nan Carlton, Pat Alcorn, Fran Garbaccio, Ken Anhalt, Eph Konigsberg, Russ Anderson, George Throop, Loyal Camacho, John Grijalva, Joylouise Harte-Smith, James Heasley, Midge Morash, James Tyler, Isbella Paegal, Bonnie Garner, Rose Fafach, Ed Wellman, Celeste McCleary, Dorothy Tillquist, Doris Webster, Elsie Dannmayer, George Mauer, Karl Teigler, Richard Johnson & Laurie Cooper.

For more information, contact the City of Sierra Madre Senior Services Desk at (626) 355-7394.