Nominate your Senior Heroes

The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is accepting nominations for Senior Heroes in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. A Senior Hero is a person who serves older adults with excellence and compassion. This prestigious, annual award program brings together county, city, and civic leaders to honor the people in our communities who serve older adults.

This is the third year that Senior Heroes is presenting awards specific to Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. Nominations are open from Oct. 1 through Dec. 6, 2024, and the awards will be presented with a prize patrol in Jan. 2025. To learn more about the awards or make a nomination, please visit: http://www.seniorawards.org/cowlitz-wahkiakum-county.

There are three award categories:

Caregiver of the Year — Any professional caregivers in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum County who have provided exemplary caregiver services to seniors. The person should demonstrate a caregiving career that values service to others and provides an exceptional level of care to seniors. including: home care, hospice, skilled nursing, rehab facilities, senior living communities and/or hospitals.

Senior Champion Award — Any individual that advocates for the rights and well-being of seniors in the community. We’re looking for a person that goes to bat for their client or neighbor and goes above and beyond what is expected. This category can include legal, financial, and fiduciary professionals as well as guardians, case managers, and everyday citizens.

Community Hero Award — Any individual in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum County that is in service to a senior(s) and has an unparalleled dedication to the health and well being of that individual. For example, a family caregiver, a fitness expert, or a person that has a passion for service to seniors.

“We are looking forward to presenting the Senior Heroes Awards again in early 2025. These people truly make a positive difference in the lives of seniors in the community,” said Mike Reardon, Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington.