Framingham Senior Heroes Awards

Nominations Being Accepted from 

December 9, 2025 to February 9, 2026

The Framingham Council on Aging is excited to announce its 6th annual Framingham Senior Heroes Awards. Framingham is a multicultural community with a long history of welcoming people of all backgrounds and ethnic groups. 

These awards are given to four (4) Framingham residents who are 60+ years old, whose volunteer efforts reflect their value for diversity and show significant contributions to inclusivity in Framingham in one of the following categories:

  • Culture/Arts - Performing arts, painting, poetry, playwriting, music, dance, video, singing/vocal, etc., celebrating diversity and inclusivity.
  • Social Development - Programs that improve or promote positive interactions among people from different ethnic groups, abilities, gender identities, and ages, such as sports, after-school programs, special events, or other activities.
  • Health or HealthCare - Efforts that focus on the populations whose access has been limited due to race, gender, gender identity, language, disability, immigration status, etc.
  • Public Service - Contributed this way with their volunteer service on our municipality's boards, councils or committees, Town Meetings, or former elected officials.

Note: Individuals currently employed by the municipality, elected, or candidates for political office are ineligible for nomination. Current Council on Aging Board members are also ineligible. 

Former public officials or residents of Framingham who are not currently employed by the city may be nominated for outstanding volunteer efforts that show they value diversity and inclusivity.

The deadline to submit your nomination is February 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

To nominate an individual, click here Version Options Framingham Senior Heroes Awards Headline.

If you have any questions: fshawards@gmail.com

Plaque of Winners Unveiling at fifth annual recognition event

Back row left to right: Larry Stoodt, Cynthia Villanueva, Carol Lack, Maureen Dickey, Audrey Hall, Peggy Holland, Councilor Leslie White-Harvey, Kathie McCarthy, Director Randy Aylsworth, Glenda Thomas, Brian Sullivn, Brenda Diaz, Marcia Sharpe, Bob Evelyn

Middle row left to right: Mary Megill, Judy Grove, Carol Daniels, Marie Giorgetti, Sharon Arroyo

Front row: Robert (Bob) Anspach, Rep Priscila Sousa, Rep. Kate Donaghue