HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-01Publicinvitedtosubmitnominationsforthe2021OutstandingOlderAmericansRecognitionDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 1, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
AGENCY ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS
KEALOHA TAKAHASHI, EXECUTIVE
(808) 241-4470
Public invited to submit nominations for the 202 1 Outstanding Older Americans
Recognition
LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami and the Agency on Elderly Affairs (AEA) invites the public
to submit nominations for the 2021 Outstanding Older Americans Recognition.
“Every May, we pay tribute to older adults 65 years and older who have made exceptional
contributions to their community through service and/or special projects,” said Kealoha Takahashi,
Executive for the Agency on Elderly Affairs.
This year’s theme, “Communities of Strength,” recognizes that older adults have built resilience
and strength through their experienced successes, failures, joys, and difficulties.
“Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others,” said Takahashi. “We will
celebrate the strength of older adults, and especially the power of connection and engagement when
building strong communities.”
Nomination forms are available at the Agency on Elderly Affairs, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. The AEA is located at the Līhu‘e Civic Center, Pi‘ikoi Building, Suite 330. Interested individuals
must call the AEA at 241-4470 to access the building.
Forms are also available online at www.kauaiadrc.org.
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, March 12, by close of business.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, call 241-4470 as
soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
For more information, please call the AEA at 241-4470.
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