Nominations being accepted for El Dorado County Senior of the Year

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The nomination period has been extended for this year's El Dorado County Senior of the Year award, an award that celebrates residents over the age of 60 for their service to the community.

“If you know an outstanding older adult or a married couple aged 60 years or older who has performed exemplary work in El Dorado County as a volunteer, consider nominating them for this annual award,” said Yvette Wencke, program manager of El Dorado County Older Adult Services.

The Senior of the Year Award is an opportunity for public recognition of older adults who have given their time and effort to serve their community. The award is hosted by the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Aging.   

The winner will be introduced at the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 21, 2024.

Nominees for the Senior of the Year Award must be El Dorado County residents with active community volunteer service within the last two years. Nomination forms, including submission requirements, are available at the Placerville Senior Center located at 937 Spring Street in Placerville, or online at http://www.edcgov.us/HumanServices.

Please submit nominee forms no later than April 26. For more information, please call (530) 621-6255 or send an email to rebecca.johnson@edcgov.us