The Senior Citizens Commission honored exceptional and outstanding senior volunteers at a ceremony held at City Hall on November 10, 2022. Nine outstanding individuals were recognized for rendering stellar public service to Elmhurst residents. These individuals do behind the scenes work, and never seek recognition for all that they do to help make our city the best it can be and what it is today- a great place to live. 

The following received the Outstanding Senior Citizen Service Award: 

Gary Gleason, Keith Olson, Mike LoCicero and Mary Fran and Paul Tilton

The following seniors were recognized for their volunteer service:

Dorothy McGuire, Val Stewart, Irmgard Olson, Charlotte Muchow, and Carolyn Heiney

The following organizations were represented: Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst History Museum, Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, 100+ Women who care, League of Women Voters, Elmhurst Library, and the American Association of University Women (AAUW).

Many lives have been brightened by the positive spirit of these senior citizens. Congratulations and thank you to all of the award recipients.