Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended and brought greetings at the Inaugural Age of Excellence Awards, presented by Glenmeadow on Wednesday evening at the Barney Carriage House in Forest Park. The eight honorees were Dedicated Leader - Beyond the Badge: Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers; Champion of Community Voices: Debbie Gardner; Impactful Entrepreneur: Jeffrey Greim; Dynamic Difference Maker: Ethel Griffin; Game-Changing Mentor: James Lagodich; Inspiring Changemaker: Maria Roy; Dedicated Community Connector: Karen Tetreault; Honorary Age of Excellence Award Recipient Patrick Sullivan.
Mayor Sarno states, “First off, I would like to give a very special shout out to great public servants and dear friends Larry Akers, Ethel Griffin, and Pat Sullivan. I’d also like to thank and congratulate Glenmeadow for hosting their first ever Age of Excellence Awards, celebrating success and legendary people over 60 in the Greater Springfield area. Congratulations to all the Age of Excellence Award honorees. Your achievements inspire us all and remind us that every stage of life has the potential for greatness.”
