(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services (DAABHS) is seeking nominees for induction into the Senior Arkansas Hall of Fame through April 30, 2022.

Each year the Division recognizes outstanding senior Arkansans who have served their communities and enhanced the lives of fellow Arkansas seniors. Seniors may be nominated by anyone.

To be considered for selection to the Senior Arkansas Hall of Fame, nominees shall:

a)    be citizens of the State of Arkansas

b)    be at least 60 years old or older at the time of nomination, and

c)    have performed outstanding contributions or services, which have promoted, enhanced, and enriched the quality of life for citizens of Arkansas, especially Senior Arkansans.

There are two ways to obtain a nomination form. Nomination forms are available through local Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The nomination form can also be accessed online on the DHS website.

The form will need to be completed and submitted to the local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) no later than April 30, 2022.  The AAA must send all nomination forms to DAABHS by May 13, 2022.

The outstanding older Arkansans will be inducted into the Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the Windham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock.

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