Oswego County Seeks 'Senior of the Year' Nominations

Deadline to submit nominations is March 6 for annual recognition program

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) is accepting nominations for its 2026 Senior of the Year award. Seniors aged 60 and over who are active volunteers in the community are eligible to be nominated until March 6. Selected seniors will be celebrated during Older Americans Month in May.

Why it matters

The Senior of the Year recognition program aims to amplify the voices and contributions of older adults in Oswego County, highlighting the power of community engagement and volunteerism among seniors.

The details

Nomination forms are available on the OFA website and ask for basic information about the nominee and their volunteer work, as well as a photo. Once submitted, a committee will review the nominations and select up to two local seniors to be recognized by the Oswego County Legislature. All nominees will also be acknowledged at the OFA Senior Picnic in August. The New York State Office for the Aging will host a statewide recognition ceremony on May 26.

  • The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, March 6, 2026.
  • The Oswego County Legislature will present certificates to the selected Senior of the Year honorees at their monthly meeting.
  • The OFA Senior Picnic in August 2026 will acknowledge all nominees.

The players

Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA)

The county agency responsible for administering the Senior of the Year recognition program.

Sara Sunday

Director of the Oswego County Office for the Aging.

New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)

The state agency that will host a recognition ceremony for Senior of the Year honorees from across New York.

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What they’re saying

“We are currently seeking nominations for our 2026 Senior of the Year. Seniors do so much to help shape and grow our communities through their volunteerism, and it is truly rewarding to see them recognized for their contributions. If you know an older person deserving of the Senior of the Year recognition, we encourage you to submit a nomination form.”

— Sara Sunday, Director, Oswego County Office for the Aging (oswegocountytoday.com)

What’s next

The Oswego County Legislature will decide on the 2026 Senior of the Year honorees at their monthly meeting after the March 6 nomination deadline.

The takeaway

The Senior of the Year program in Oswego County provides an important opportunity to celebrate the vital role that older adults play in strengthening their local communities through volunteerism and civic engagement.