Senior Showcase Offers Resources, Awards and More for Seniors

Each year, the Virginia Beach Mayor’s Commission on Aging  presents the Senior Showcase, an opportunity for the community to honor and thank the older residents of Virginia Beach. 

The free event features a resource fair of vendors for senior residents, entertainment and lunch. In addition, awards are presented to individuals or organizations that promote, change or add services for seniors of Virginia Beach, benefitting a large segment of the senior community, within the past year. Attendees also will have an opportunity to pick up a hard copy of the Senior Resource Guide, which will be newly updated. It will be available to download online as well. 

The 2026 Senior Showcase is 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, May 27, at Princess Anne Recreation Center. Doors open at 9 a.m., and a box lunch is served at 11 a.m. This year’s theme is “Virginia Beach: Riding the wave of the silver tsunami.” Registration is required to attend and is open April 15-May 26 only. Register online or by calling 311.

Help keep the event free to seniors 

City resources, not-for-profit organizations, residential facilities, medical professionals, elder-law attorneys, downsizing companies and other businesses are needed to participate as sponsors of the event.  

Various sponsorship levels are available, and some include exhibitor space. The event schedule allows ample time for the attendees to visit exhibitors and learn about the many valuable resources available to our senior community. 
 
To ensure sponsors are included in the promotional materials, the online form and payment must be received by March 30. Call 757-385-2616 for questions on sponsorships. 

Nominate individuals, organizations for exceptional service to seniors 

Anyone can submit nominations for these awards, which will be selected and presented by the Mayor’s Commission on Aging during the Senior Showcase. Nominations are accepted now through April 22 and may be submitted online or to the Office of the Mayor. 

The Dr. Lanny Hampel Award for Exemplary Service to Senior Citizens  is presented to officially recognize individuals who provide exceptional service to seniors. The service or initiative must extend significantly beyond the requirements of employment duties and responsibilities.  

The Meyera E. Oberndorf Award for Exemplary Service to Senior Citizensis presentedto officially recognize organizations, businesses, community groups or government entities that provide exceptional service to seniors. The service or initiative must extend significantly beyond the requirements of employment duties and responsibilities.  

For more information, visit VirginiaBeach.gov/MCOA. 

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