Montana Centenarians to be honored in October

DPHHS wants to hear from centenarians

News from DPHHS

MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will honor Montana centenarians during the 54th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on October 3, 2023.

The annual conference will take place at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Great Falls. Centenarians will be honored during a noon luncheon.

DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn age 100 as of December 31, 2023, or those who are already over the age of 100 to submit their name and a brief profile.

“This is an excellent opportunity to honor Montana centenarians and to celebrate their lives,” said DPHHS Director Charlie Brereton. “I encourage Montanans to submit the requested information so they can be recognized.”

All centenarians who submit information will receive a recognition framed certificate from Governor Greg Gianforte.

Centenarians, or friends or family members, are encouraged to submit the following information by Sept. 15, 2023.

(NOTE: The first five items are required in order to receive a certificate.)

— Centenarian’s name.

— Contact person (who to send certificate to).

— Contact person’s phone number and email address.

— Mailing address (where to send the certificate).

— Birth date of centenarian.

— Is the centenarian a Veteran?

— Where were they born?