To honor the accomplishments of Illinois residents aged 65 and older, the Illinois Department on Aging is seeking nominations for the 2026 induction class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame.
Each year, four older adults are inducted into the Hall of Fame for their work in the arts, sports, and entertainment; community service; education; or the labor force. Anyone may nominate an older adult for consideration.
To be eligible, nominees must be:
At least 65 at the time of nomination and a current Illinois resident or a previous resident of Illinois for most of their life.
Posthumous nominations are also accepted, provided the nominee was 65 or older and living in Illinois at the time of death.
To guarantee consideration for the 2026 induction class, nominations must be submitted on or before June 2. Nominators of new Hall of Fame inductees are expected to participate in an award ceremony honoring their nominee and highlighting their accomplishments.
