First Seventy Over 70 Celebration Marks a Milestone for the Community
- ClarkLindsey
- Apr 5, 2019
- 2 min read
The inaugural Seventy Over 70 banquet brought together honorees, families, and community members for an evening of recognition at the Round Barn Banquet Centre in Champaign. The event celebrated older adults whose contributions continue to shape Central Illinois. With strong interest in the program, ClarkLindsey and News-Gazette Media plan to open nominations for the next class later this year.
What Happened
The first Seventy Over 70 awards celebration took place this week, honoring individuals whose lives reflect curiosity, growth, and service. The banquet drew a full crowd, with honorees joined by friends, relatives, and colleagues. A photo gallery captured the energy of the evening, highlighting the people who came together to support the recipients.
The program, supported by ClarkLindsey and organized by News-Gazette Media, recognizes 70 older adults each year for their ongoing impact in the region. With the inaugural celebration now complete, organizers announced that nominations for the second class will open in late fall.
News-Gazette Media also shared that nominations for its annual Forty Under 40 program will begin later this month, offering another opportunity to highlight community leadership across generations.
Why This Matters
The Seventy Over 70 program reinforces the idea that meaningful contributions do not diminish with age. By honoring individuals who continue to lead, volunteer, and inspire, the event helps shift public perceptions of aging and highlights the value of lifelong engagement.
Celebrations like this also strengthen community connections. They bring together people of different ages and backgrounds, creating space to recognize achievements that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Key Details at a Glance
Event: First Seventy Over 70 awards banquet
Location: Round Barn Banquet Centre, Champaign
Program partners: ClarkLindsey and News-Gazette Media
Next nomination period: Opens in late fall
Additional program: Forty Under 40 nominations begin later this month
Contact: Whitney Emmert, News-Gazette Media marketing manager
Broader Context
Communities across the country are developing new ways to recognize contributions from people at every stage of life. Programs like Seventy Over 70 highlight the ongoing impact of older adults, while initiatives such as Forty Under 40 celebrate emerging leaders. Together, these efforts help build a more inclusive understanding of leadership and community involvement.
ClarkLindsey’s support of the Seventy Over 70 program reflects a broader commitment to celebrating curiosity, independence, and lifelong growth.
Source Attribution: This post is based on publicly reported information originally covered by The News-Gazette.
