Local residents are encouraged to nominate dynamic seniors, age 75+, from across the St. Louis area by March 25, 2016
Nominations are now being accepted for seniors to be recognized at the St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System’s 2016 Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala. Each year, the event honors outstanding St. Louis area older adults, age 75+ for their many incredible contributions on the job front, and in areas such as philanthropy and volunteer service. Nominations are being accepted now through March 25, 2016, via the St. Andrew’s website at www.standrews1.com/nominate. A printable version of the nomination form is also available via the website and may be completed and mailed to the St. Andrew’s offices at: 6633 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63130. Seniors from across the entire St. Louis metropolitan area and Metro East are eligible for recognition at the 2016 gala, which will take place Sunday, October 23, 2016.
The Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala continues to play a critical role in helping to reshape the face of aging in the region, while also transforming, enhancing and improving the image of older adults. Over the past 14 years, more than 260 seniors have been recognized for their amazing contributions well past the traditional age of retirement. The annual gala has also raised more than $1.5 million dollars since 2003 to help meet the needs of low-income and at-risk seniors in the St. Louis area.
“Our Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans Gala was created in an effort to dispel the stereotypical notion that older adults are frail, unproductive members of society,” said Mary Alice Ryan, President and CEO of St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System. “Through this incredible event, we are able to demonstrate what diverse and outstanding lives area seniors are leading and showcase how truly fulfilling life can be after age 75. As we look forward to recognizing another amazing class of seniors this November, we encourage the community to nominate the philanthropists, volunteers, business people and other notable seniors who inspire them and continue to make a difference in the lives of others.”
St. Andrew’s initiated the Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans concept in 2003 with the production of a one-of-a-kind photo book featuring the first year’s honorees. The program has gained popularity, and its unique and creative approach was recognized with the Innovation of the Year Award by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, and the Distinguished Service Award by the Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging.
To learn more about the Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala, nominate a worthy senior, make a donation, or view a list of past honorees, visit www.standrews1.com/nominate. Created in 1961, now a non-profit partnership of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy and the United Church of Christ, St. Andrew’s is non-sectarian, faith-based and an expert at serving both older adults and their caregivers.
For more information, contact:
Shelene Treptow
The Hauser Group, Inc.
(314) 436-9090
OR
Sarah Contarini
St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System
(314) 726-1843