Kaua‘i public invited to submit nominations for 2024 Outstanding Older Americans

The Agency on Elderly Affairs is inviting the public to submit nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Older Americans recognition.

“Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month where we pay tribute to older adults 65 years and older who play vital, positive roles in our communities,” said Kealoha Takahashi, Executive for the Agency on Elderly Affairs.

“This year’s theme is ‘Powered by Connection,’ which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being,” Takahashi continued. “We will explore the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging in place by combatting isolation, loneliness and other issues.”

For this year’s Older Americans Month, the Agency on Elderly Affairs will focus on celebrating and honoring older adults who contributed significantly to improving community life and to recognize their endeavors and accomplishments by nominating them for 2024 Male and Female Outstanding Older Americans Award.

The public is invited to nominate and recognize an older adult who is 65 years or older; has provided community service; has made outstanding achievements for the betterment of individuals and community; and who has provided leadership to a special cause or community need.

Nomination forms are available at the Agency on Elderly Affairs, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The agency is located at the Līhu’e Civic Center, 4444 Rice Street, Pi’ikoi Building, Suite 330. Nomination forms are also available online at www.kauaiadrc.org.

The deadline to submit nominations is Feb. 29 by close of business.

For more information, call the Agency on Elderly Affairs at 808-241-4470 or email at elderlyaffairs@kauai.gov.