Applications sought for Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Aging is accepting nominations for people to be inducted into the 2015 Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.

Individuals and organizations interested in nominating a neighbor, colleague, family member or friend may visit www.aging.ohio.gov/news/halloffame/ for information and to submit a nomination or download the nomination form.

Nominees must be 60 or older and be native-born Ohioans or residents for at least 10 years. Posthumous nominations will be accepted. The nominee, or a representative, must consent to the nomination.

Nominees will be evaluated on one or both of these criteria: The impact their contributions and accomplishments have had in keeping Ohio on the leading edge of innovation and responsiveness to the growing and changing aging population; and/or the degree to which they are respected and vital members of society who continue to thrive, grow and contribute.