Last year nine of the 60 over 60 honorees were from West Hartford.

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Nominations for the 2018 Class of 60 Over 60 are now open.

For the second year, the 60 Over 60 awards are looking for 60 Connecticut individuals over age 60 who make a difference with their businesses, in their communities, and for their families.

Duncaster created this award-winning program in 2017 as a way to recognize the state’s movers and shakers over the age of 60. Last year’s honorees came from 26 towns across the state of Connecticut. They included leaders in the fields of business, medicine, sports and nonprofit organizations; activists; artists; inventors; politicians; volunteers; and outdoor enthusiasts.

Those wishing to nominate someone (or themselves) can go to the Duncaster website or nominate by email by contacting Erica West at [email protected] for a nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 13, 2018, at midnight.

A panel of judges, including three of last year’s recipients, will pick the members of the 2018 Class of 60 Over 60. Winners will be notified by the end of March. They will be featured in a special statewide newspaper supplement, showcased on the Duncaster site, and honored at a celebration in May.

“For the second year, we are launching a search for 60 people over age 60 who best represent the doers and dreamers of Connecticut, those whose everyday acts of kindness or achievements make an impact on the lives of others,” said Carol Ann McCormick, Duncaster’s vice president of Sales and Marketing. McCormick was recognized by LeadingAge Connecticut for creating the program in 2017.

Anyone may nominate someone who is age 60 or better by Feb. 13. Nominees must live in the state of Connecticut at least five months a year. Nominators need not be from Connecticut. Self-nominations and multiple nominations are encouraged.

For more information, see Duncaster.org or call 860-380-5006.

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