4-6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
Grand Upton Hall – Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College
1100 Yore Ave., Benton Harbor
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Join us for an evening celebrating the impact we create together. Across Southwest Michigan, more people are able to age well at home and remain connected to their communities because of a shared commitment to helping one another thrive. Through partnership, innovation and community, we are building a region where people can live with dignity, independence, purpose and belonging.
Travel the Yellow Brick Road through interactive impact stations, delicious appetizers, inspiring stories, and meaningful connections as we recognize the people and partnerships helping make this work possible.
Together, we’re proving there truly is no place like home.
Impact Stations • Awards & Recognition • Meaningful Connections • A Future We Create Together
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Ticket Information
$35/each
*To purchase a table, we invite you to explore our sponsorship opportunities.
Tickets on sale through Friday, Sept. 25. Proceeds from our Annual Celebration support the needs of older adults and efforts to build an age-friendly community in Southwest Michigan.
Award Information
Click the buttons below to nominate someone for our Direct Care Worker and/or Informal/Family Caregiver of the Year Awards. Click here to read about last year’s award winners.
Thank you to this year’s Direct Care Worker and Informal Caregiver Award Sponsor GT Independence!
Thank you to this year’s Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsor Honor Credit Union! Volunteer of the Year is selected by Area Agency on Aging’s Volunteer & Senior Engagement Team from our pool of hundreds of volunteers. Nominees are chosen based on certain criteria, including length of service and impact to the community.
For accessibility accommodations, sponsorship or partnership inquires, special seating requests, or any additional questions, please reach out to Alexandra at 269-408-4369 or alexandranewman@areaagencyonaging.org.
2026 Sponsors
