Awards

Honoring a Legacy of Service to Older Adults in Northwest Ohio

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Since its founding in 1967, the Northwest Ohio Gerontological Association (NOGA) has recognized exceptional individuals dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. Originally established as the Geriatric Registered Nurses of the Greater Toledo Area, NOGA has grown to include healthcare professionals, caregivers, educators, senior advocates, and others working across the aging network.

To honor those who have made a lasting impact in the field of aging, NOGA created the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1986. This award is one of the organization’s highest honors and celebrates individuals whose careers have been devoted to advancing elder care, policy, education, and community support in Northwest Ohio.

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Eligibility

Nominees for the Lifetime Achievement Award must:

• Demonstrate a lifetime of meaningful contributions to the field of aging

• Show a sustained commitment to improving the lives of older adults in Northwest Ohio

• Exhibit integrity, character, and a personal belief in the dignity of individuals across the lifespan

 

Selection Process

• Nominations are reviewed by the NOGA Board of Directors

• The Lifetime Achievement Award is not presented annually—it is awarded periodically based on merit

• When given, the award is presented at NOGA’s final meeting in May

To nominate someone for this award, please contact info@nogaonline.org for submission guidelines.

 

Past Recipients

• Phyllis Morton, 2008

• Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

• Maggie Kuhn, Founder of the Gray Panthers

• Ken Mahan, Ohio Department of Aging

• Dr. Harvey Sterns, The University of Akron

• Martin Janis, First Director of the Ohio Department of Aging

• Barney Quilter, Ohio House of Representatives

• Billie Johnson, Executive Director, Area Office on Aging of Northwest Ohio

• Charlotte Shaffer

• Chris Cremean