Senior Citizen and Lifetime Achievement Awards Luncheon
Jacksonville Public Library – Downtown
303 N. Laura St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
The Council on Elder Affairs, in collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, will present the annual Senior Citizen of the Year Awards on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Registration begins September 7, 2026.
Purpose
The Senior Citizen of the Year Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of older adults in Jacksonville. The awards honor outstanding seniors for service and achievements during the previous year, as well as one recipient of the James L. Fortuna Lifetime Achievement Award for accomplishments achieved during a lifetime of service.
Award Categories
- Senior Citizen of the Year Awards: One female and one male honoree are recognized for notable accomplishments and service during the previous year.
- James L. Fortuna Lifetime Achievement Award: Honors one individual for a lifetime of outstanding accomplishment and service.
- Senior Citizen of the Year – Community Service: Recognizes sustained volunteer service and leadership that made a positive impact on the Jacksonville community during the 2025 calendar year.
- Senior Citizen of the Year – Caretaker: Recognizes excellence in compassion, quality of care, dedication, advocacy, leadership, community service and professionalism during the 2025 calendar year.
Eligibility and Criteria
- Nominees should be older adults who have made meaningful contributions to the Jacksonville community.
- Nominations for the Senior Citizen of the Year awards should reflect accomplishments achieved during the previous year.
- Nominations for the James L. Fortuna Lifetime Achievement Award should reflect accomplishments achieved during the nominee’s lifetime.
- Members of the Jacksonville-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs are not eligible.
How to Nominate
- Request and complete the nomination form and mail or email it to the Council on Elder Affairs.
- Attach a supporting statement of no more than 800 words describing the nominee’s activities and achievements.
- Appropriate supporting materials may also be included. Do not submit videotapes, displays or scrapbooks.
- All submitted materials become property of the Jacksonville-Duval County Council on Elder Affairs and cannot be returned.
Council on Elder Affairs
Attention: Dawn Hilliard-Morgan – Senior Awards
117 W. Duval Street, Suite 280
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Contact
ADA Notice
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow sufficient time for processing. Contact the Disabled Services Division at (904) 255-5466, TTY (904) 255-5476, or email KaraT@coj.net. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711.