2026 '70 Over '70 Celebration and Alumni Association Induction Nomination Form
  • 2026 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

  • The 2026 '70 Over '70 Celebration and Alumni Association Induction Ceremony

    The 2026 '70 Over '70 Celebration and Alumni Association Induction Ceremony

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    Announcing the 7th '70 Over '70 Awards Celebration and Alumni Association Induction Ceremony 

     

    Presented by KC Shepherd's Center, the Class of 2026 will be honored on Thursday, September 17, 2026 during a festive and celebratory brunch at:

     

    The Venues at Park39

    300 E. 39th Street

    Kansas City, MO 64111

     

     Nominations will be accepted beginning  

    Wednesday, April 1, 2026 through Friday, May 15, 2026. 

     

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    Thank you for your support and willingness to join KC Shepherd's Center in 

    Honoring Our Elders by

    Celebrating, Empowering and Serving Older Adults

    by nominating older adults from our community to join the 2026 class of distinguished Kansas Citians, aged 70 or better, who are amazing examples of meaningful and engaged aging. 

    Nominees come from all walks of life and a variety of backgrounds, enhance and improve our community every day with their wonderful contributions and are constant sources of inspiration to us all.  

    2026 Nomination Criteria: 

    • All nominees must be at least 70 years of age by September 17, 2026 in order to be eligible for consideration. 
    • Nominees cannot be a prior '70 Over '70 Honoree.
    • Nominees must reside within the greater KC metropolitian area.

    Selection Process:

    Once the nomination process closes (May 15, 2026), all forms submitted will be reviewed for clarity and to ensure all necessary information is included. Nominations will then be reviewed by '70 Over '70 Alumni and  KC Shepherd's Center staff.  

    Once all forms have been reviewed and the 2026 class selected, nominees will be contacted. 

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    Before telling us about the amazing nominee you wish to honor, we need to collect some information from you, the nominator.  

    Please enter your contact information. It is very important that we be able to contact you with any questions we may have during the selection process. Incomplete nominations may not be considered. 

  • Nominator Information

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  • About the Nominee

    Tell us about the amazing older adult you are nominating for the 2026 Class.
  • Everyone knows someone who is ReWired not ReTired. At KC Shepherd's Center, we know that after a certain age (70 or better) or perhaps a "traditional retirement", the fun is just beginning. 

    This award is to celebrate meaningful and purposeful aging. While we want to know about former career and community involvement, for our consideration, please share with us what makes this nominee - since age 70 and beyond, exceptional. We'd love to hear highlights of current organizations and associations they are passionate about. Tell us about their service - ways they may currently provide support. Share any recent accomplishments, what they may be doing right now for our community, how valued and priceless they are to an organization, a family. Perhaps it's an out front and obvious role, or even equally as significant a quiet, steady and dependable presence - an unsung hero. Tell us all about it!

     

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  • Please include a brief BIO that describes the nominee. This content may be included in a program booklet, and printing space is limited. 

    For our consideration, share with us what makes this nominee - since age 70 and beyond, exceptional. We'd love to hear highlights of their former or current careers, of organizations and associations they are passionate about. Tell us about their service - ways they may currently provide support. Share any recent accomplishments, what they may be doing right now for our community, how valued and priceless they are to an organization, a family. Perhaps it's an out front and obvious role, or even equally as significant a quiet, steady and dependable presence - an unsung hero. Tell us all about it!

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  • Next Steps

  • Thank you for taking the time to submit a nomination for the '70 Over '70 Class of 2026. We will review your submission and contact you with any questions or for additional information. 

    The 2026 Class will be announced in June. Stay Tuned!

    Questions? Contact us at events@kcshepherdscenter.org. 

    Thank you!

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