Orange County Office for the Aging Open for Senior Award Nominations

Orange County residents older than 60 have the opportunity to be recognized for their contributions to the community.

Legislator Robert C. Sassi (L), Chairwoman Katherine E. Bonelli (C-L), Program Coordinator of the Orange County Office for the Aging Melanie Tanner (C), Marie Orchard (C-R), and Deputy County Executive Harry Porr (R) at the Orange County Government Center in the City of Goshen, New York, on June 6, 2024. Courtesy of the Orange County Government

MOUNT HOPE, N.Y.—The Orange County Office for the Aging is accepting nominations for the 2026 Senior Citizen of the Year and Outstanding Contribution by a Senior awards.

County Executive Steve Neuhaus said in a Feb. 4 announcement that seniors are an important part of Orange County and its communities.