Silver Salute Gala 2026

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The 2026 Silver Salute Gala will be held on Thursday September 24, 2026 at the NEW Senior Community Center location at 3001 West Second Street. The doors will open at 5:00 pm and the program begins at 6 pm.

The program will include dinner, SCC Bingo, and eight Silver Salute Awards.

There are eight categories of recognition in the Silver Salute Awards: Seniors age 60 and older may be nominated for their contributions, influence or legacy in the areas of Education, Faith, or Inspiration. Individuals of all ages are eligible to be nominated for the prestigious Elizabeth Munday Award.

Volunteer and Staff Member of the Year nominations should be based on service to the seniors of Owensboro-Daviess County through volunteer work or employment at the Senior Community Center. Board Member of the Year will be nominated by board members.

One Community Hero Award will be presented to an individual who has impacted the Owensboro-Daviess County Community tremendously over their lifetime.

SILVER SALUTE EDUCATION AWARD
This award will be presented to an individual age 60 or older who has made a significant contribution to others through his/her work in the field of education. This award will honor those who have enriched the lives of others through the gift of teaching or education by any definition.

SILVER SALUTE FAITH AWARD
This award will be presented to an individual age 60 or older who has made a significant contribution to others through his/her faith community. This category will honor those whose lives exemplify the ideals of their spiritual creeds.

SILVER SALUTE INSPIRATION AWARD
This award will be presented to an individual age 60 or older who has made a positive difference in the life of another person as a family member, friend, professional mentor or in any other capacity. This category will include those who have served our country through military service.

SILVER SALUTE ELIZABETH MUNDAY AWARD
This award will be presented to an individual of any age who has made a significant contribution in supporting or celebrating seniors in Owensboro-Daviess County. This award honors the legacy of the late Elizabeth Munday, who was instrumental in the creation of a senior center dedicated to providing services, support, resources, learning opportunities and activities for people age 60 and older in our community.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
This award will honor an individual of any age who has made a significant contribution to the mission of the Senior Community Center and the seniors we serve through volunteer service at the Senior Community Center.

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
This award will honor a current employee of the Senior Community Center of any age who has gone over and above the requirements of their employment responsibilities to make a significant contribution to the mission of the Senior Community Center and the seniors we serve.