Honoring exceptional older adults who prove
IMPACT IS AGELESS
The 70 Over Seventy Next Chapter Awards, presented by Hannan Center, represent the human potential that continues and in many cases increases with age. Awardees reflect the diverse interests, accomplishments and lifestyles of older people in Michigan.
Event Details
Brunch & Program:
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
Atheneum Suite Hotel
1000 Brush St, Detroit MI 48226
Parking Information
- Event discounted valet at Atheneum: $20
- Greektown Parking Garage at 1001 Brush Street
- Private lots:
402 E Lafayette St or 422 E Lafayette St - Premier Parking Bricktown Garage at 455 E Fort Street
- Park Rite Parking at 700 Randolph Street
- Limited street parking
2024 NOMINEES
Art
Alinda Wasner
Bruce Hunt
Carol Cook Reid
Christine Lawson
Gary Glaser
Harriet Berg
James Cohen Sr.
Joya Rush Keli
Patricia Davis
Richard Bennett
Changemaker
Betty Pulliam
Buddy Budson
Carmen NNamdi
Cedric Franklin
Esther Woodward
H Calder
Henry Cade
John Barber Jr.
Loretta Smith
Marsha Philpot
Civic and Community Leadership
Allen Seder
Beth Reed
Beverly Smith
Brenda Carter
Deborah White
Frances Lewis
Linda Allen
Ora Williams
Regina Lawson
Entrepreneurship
Acquanetta Glass
Adrienne Johnson
Alon Tolwin
Darwin Griffen
Dennis King
Janice Cardwell
John Henderson
Khadijah Ali
Lennette Martin
Wisetta Dolsey
Lifelong Learning
Bennie Latimer
Carolyn Hall
Christopher Hood
Inez Martin
Jorge Prosperi
Marian Stephens
Mary Tucker
Patricia Coleman-Burns PhD
Terrell Hill
Virginia Hosbach
Lifetime Achievement
Gloria House
Harvey Berman Esq
Hilda Vest
Jackie Kallen
Ralph Taylor
Theretha Dixon
Ursula Walker
Walter McLean
Wayne Brown
Willis Patterson
Unsung Hero
Adrienne Adams
Bobbie Tarbunas
Euresia Shields
Jackie Lambert
Joe Johnson
Josephine Gentry-Smith Huyghe
Mary Jones
Mary Marinelli
Sabiha Ashraf
Xuemo Lu
* Impact Award Winner
Award Descriptions
Lifetime Achievement
These individuals have made outstanding and significant contributions to their communities in their lifetime and exemplify aging in a way that others aspire to experience. These awardees continue to participate in new careers, mentorship opportunities, volunteerism, and other impactful endeavors.
Art
These awardees participate in the creation, teaching and/or development of art. They continue to improve communities by giving them greater access to art, increasing their knowledge of the craft, and creating exceptional work.
Changemaker
These awardees have created innovative solutions to known challenges within their communities. They are leaders in developing social, cultural, and economic change to improve lives.
Civil/Community Leadership
These awardees have fostered a spirit of service in others by maintaining meaningful involvement in civic service. The depth and scope of their work has had a great impact on the communities they serve, and their inspiring commitment and passion to their work continues to bring others into service.
Entrepreneurship
Awardees will have entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. They will have taken the time to shape ideas into well performing ventures as well as operationalize innovation and demonstrate resilience. Awardees will have either newly entered the entrepreneurship field by starting or supporting a new business or have owned and operated their own business within the last 10 years.
Lifelong Learning
Awardees demonstrate a lively curiosity and willingness to study new subjects or have a serious involvement with a specific subject matter. They treat learning itself as a valued part of life and through it find ways to continuously recreate themselves through personal and/or professional growth.
Unsung Hero
These awardees have consistently contributed their talents, skills, and support to family, friends, and neighbors with little recognition. They have a deep, tireless, and quiet commitment to service that enhances the quality of life in their communities, and positively influence many circumstances from behind the scenes.
SPONSORS
Comerica
Bronze Sponsor
George Johnson & Company
Bronze Sponsor
Mary Neff
Community Partner
AARP
Silver Sponsor
Association of Chinese Americans (ACA)
Community Partner
DAAA
Bronze Sponsor
Morgan Stanley
Bronze Sponsor
Community Partners
Babesworld
Beverly Burns
Evan & Jen Ho
Holy Bowly
Lenora Hardy-Foster
For questions or more information, contact Rebecca Gillespie:
Hannan Center Director of Development & Marketing | [email protected] | (313) 833-1300 x16