NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN for the 26th Annual Unsung Hero Awards
Each May, in celebration of Older Americans Month, the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services holds a special event to recognize the contributions of older adults in our community who generously volunteer their time and talents to enhance the lives of those around them.
This event, known as the Unsung Hero Awards, is currently seeking nominations. Do you know an older adult resident of Lehigh County who is an Unsung Hero?
If so, please nominate them so that we can celebrate them this May! APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MARCH 31, 2026!
More information and nomination forms can be found below in the links, or you may also email agingandadult@lehighcounty.org or call 610-782-3034 for more information, or with any questions.
Unsung Hero Awards Flyer 2026 - English Unsung Hero Awards Application English 2026
Unsung Hero Awards Flyer 2026 - Espanol Unsung Hero Awards Application Espanol 2026
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Congratulations to our 32 Unsung Heroes who were acknowledged at the Annual Unsung Hero event held on May 21, 2025. An Unsung Hero displays routine and exceptional generosity of their time and talent to enhance the lives of others and make our community a better place!
Individuals receiving 2025 Unsung Hero Awards included - Sharon Antrim, Jane Cohen, Ilabelle Dietrich, Barry & Mary Eckhart, Jeffrey Eisenhard, Elmer Fries, Margarita Galarza, Marjorie Geissinger, Andrew & Barbara Gubanich, Malcolm Heffley, David Keller, Janice Lathrop, Ruthann Mantz, Janet Minnich, Harvey Passman, Susan Rutt, Sandra Sabbatini, Dorene & Bruce Shannon, Andrea Shimer, Tanya Wigfall Harrington and a select number of individuals from the Weisenberg Township Volunteer Fire Company including; Frank Bartholomew, Jeff Broadhurst, William Buss, Thomas Gauntner, Ralph Pastore, Michael Schramak, Anthony Werley, Judith Westenhoefer, and John Whelden.
The Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services is committed to supporting and empowering the well being of all adults of all ages, residing in Lehigh County. The office advocates for Lehigh County residents and provides a wide range of services and information to help adults to be well informed. Information and assistance is provided to enable individuals to remain active, healthy, productive and independent in their community.
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Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services has a wide variety of programs and services available. Information and Assistance is available to answer questions about specific programs and services. Assistance with benefit applications such as PACE, Property Tax/Rent Rebate, and other applications are also available. Information and listings of Subsidized Apartment buildings, Home Health Care Agencies, Personal Care Homes, Nursing Homes, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Adult Day Care Centers, home delivered meals, and health insurance counseling are also available.
For additional information and eligibility requirements of the programs and services available through the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services, you may contact the Lehigh County Information and Referral Unit at (610) 782-3200 or email our agency at agingandadult@lehighcounty.org.
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Aging and Adult Services Government Center, Room: 230 17 South Seventh Street Allentown Pennsylvania 18101 Phone: 610-782-3034 Fax: 610-820-2028 Email