Clark County recognizes that older adults are valuable contributors to the vitality of this community. To encourage and support older adults for their contributions, the Clark County Commission on Aging has established a program to recognize older adults by means of an annual award. The COA celebrates 2025 by presenting the 6th annual Silver Citizen Award at their final meeting of the year. This year’s award recognizes Sharon Wodtke.

Sharon is currently the President of the Board of Directors for Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Inc (BGSC). She has been involved with this group since 2018, and, under her leadership, the group has expanded their impact on the aging community. Since 2018, the BGSC has grown their roster from 90 to over 700 participants and serves up to 200 lunches to area seniors each week. Sharon actively spearheaded a revival of senior activities post-pandemic by recruiting volunteers and developing activities and cost saving programs and educational opportunities. The nomination for Sharon states, “Many seniors have even been moved to tears, expressing deep gratitude for the range of opportunities now available to them.”

The meeting will begin at 4:30 pm Wednesday, Nov. 19, and is open to the public. 

Commission on Aging meetings are currently held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options. Attend in the sixth-floor Training Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., or join by phone or computer through information provided at: https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/commission-aging-meetings.

Commission meetings are carried on CVTV Channel 23/323 and online at www.cvtv.org. To see replay times, go to www.cvtv.org.

The Commission on Aging, supported by the of the Clark County Council, is a nine-member volunteer group that implements the Aging Readiness Plan and provides leadership addressing needs of aging community members.

CONTACT:
Susan Ellinger, Community Planning 
564.397.4516, susan.ellinger@clark.wa.gov 

Amy Wooten, Community Planning  
564.397.4913, amy.wooten@clark.wa.gov