Ten people with ties to Oakland County were honored by the county’s Board of Commissioners this spring during a special ceremony recognizing the 2025 Outstanding Older Adult Award recipients.

The celebration — part of the county’s Older Americans Month initiative — spotlights adults over age 60 who defy aging stereotypes and continue to make meaningful contributions to their communities.

The awards are designed to “flip the script” on aging, according to Commissioner Ann Erickson Gault.

“We want to transform how our society views aging,” Gault said. “These residents are challenging outdated notions of retirement and proving that older adults can, and do, play a vital role in our communities.”

Each commissioner had the opportunity to nominate a resident or couple from their district. Th

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