IDOA SEEKS NOMINATIONS 2/26/25 The
Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations for the 2025
induction class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, which honors the
accomplishments of Illinois residents aged 65 and older. 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 2025 induction class, nominations must be
submitted on or before June 2nd. Nominators of new Hall of Fame
inductees are expected to participate in an award ceremony honoring their
nominee and highlighting their accomplishments. “The
Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame honors outstanding older adults who have made
and continue to make significant contributions to their communities,” said IDoA
Acting Director Mary Killough. “If you know someone who fits this criteria,
please nominate them to be recognized and celebrated.” 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
https://ilaging.illinois.gov/resources/newspublicationsandreports/halloffame.html.