Nominate a deserving older adult for the 2026
"6 over 60" class today!

Official 6 over 60 Nomination Form (fillable)

2026 6 over 60 Awards
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Siler City Center for Active Living

Since 2023, the 6 over 60 awards have sought to recognize the remarkable contributions that older adults have made and continue to make to Chatham County. While the concept is based on similar award programs, 6 over 60 was created by Aging Services to showcase that age is not and does not have to be an impediment to leadership and service to one's community.

This is particularly important as Chatham County continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. In 2023, the North Carolina State Demographer's Office reported that Chatham County was home to a population where nearly 3 in 10 of its residents are 65 years of age or older. That ranks 8th among North Carolina's 100 counties.

Nominations are submitted by the public and voted on by a selection committee.

For the 2026 class, nominees must be 60 years of age or older as of Jan. 1, 2026. They must have made, or continue to make, meritorious contributions to Chatham County. Award winners must live in Chatham County, or have spent the majority of their life and/or career in Chatham. Candidates who are not selected are automatically rolled over to the next year for consideration unless they request to be removed.

The selection committee will consider, in no particular order, the number of nominations an individual receives as well as the merit and quality of their work in the Chatham County community. Current employees of Chatham County Aging Services are not eligible for the award.

Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, but the deadline to be considered for the 2026 class is Friday, January 23, 2026. Recipients will be notified shortly thereafter.

Inaugural 2023 Class
February 24, 2023
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center

Mary Nettles

Diana Hales

Marylou Mackintosh

George Greger-Holt

Rev. Dr. Carl Thompson Sr.

Genevieve Megginson, with Aging Services director Ashlyn Martin

 Class of 2024
February 29, 2024
Siler City Center for Active Living

Christine DeGraffenreidt

Dennis Streets

 Don Lein

Paul Bauer

Elaine Chiosso

 Johnny Shaw

 Class of 2025
February 27, 2025
Pittsboro Center for Active Living

Mike Mannshardt

Gail Backof

 Marianne McIver

Sandee Davis

Bill Alston

 Robert Pearson