By Cris Alarcon, InEDC Writer. (April 10, 2025) — PLACERVILLE, Calif. — El Dorado County is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Senior of the Year Award, honoring residents aged 60 and older who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service within the community. The award, presented by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, recognizes individuals or married couples for their exemplary contributions.
The nomination deadline is April 25, 2025. The award ceremony will take place on May 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.
Nomination forms can be obtained at the following senior centers:
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Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring Street, Placerville
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South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
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El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills
Completed forms should be submitted by the deadline. For more information, contact the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging at (530) 621-6255 or email rebeccajohnson@edcgov.us.
The Senior of the Year Award is a collaborative effort between the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the El Dorado County Commission on Aging, aiming to recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions of senior volunteers in the community.
In 2024, the award was presented to Placerville resident David Zelinsky for his extensive volunteer work assisting local veterans and contributing to fire safety initiatives. Zelinsky, who has been a county resident for 48 years, dedicates over 30 hours per week to volunteer activities, including serving as Chair of the Placerville Fire Safe Council and aiding over 1,200 veterans in the past 11 years.
“David has a true heart for serving others, including his exceptional volunteer efforts helping our local military veterans and his work to keep communities fire safe,” said Timalynn Jaynes, Assistant Director of Human Services in the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency.
Residents are encouraged to nominate deserving seniors who have made significant volunteer contributions to the community.
For additional details, visit the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency website.
For questions or submissions, contact (530) 621-6255 or email rebeccajohnson@edcgov.us.
